Teaching Assistant

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Groveside school is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our specialist education team. If you are passionate about supporting young people with autism and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, we’d love to hear from you. As a Teaching Assistant you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality education and care to our students. Working closely with class teachers, tutors, and our multi‑professional team, you will help create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with autistic spectrum disorder. What You'll Be Doing Support class teachers and tutors in delivering high‑quality education, implementing all relevant policies, and creating a structured, autism‑appropriate learning environment. Provide individual and group support to students to help them access the curriculum, develop independence, and progress socially, emotionally, and academically. Assist with planning, risk assessments, and the creation, updating, and evaluation of student documentation including IEPs, BSPs, risk assessments, and communication profiles. Help manage challenging behaviour using consistent strategies that promote students’ development from external control to self‑control. Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources, classroom organisation, and the effective use and maintenance of equipment and learning materials. Work collaborati