At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:  1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location:  Napier School, Farnborough, GU14 6EF

Salary:      £21,843.75 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

This role does not offer sponsorship. 

At Napier School, we believe every child deserves the right support to thrive. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with one of our amazing pupils – building a positive, trusting relationship and helping them engage with their learning in a way that suits them.

You’ll be joining a dedicated and compassionate team that supports children aged 5 to 11 who have autism, learning disabilities, and/or complex needs. Your role will be key in helping a child feel safe, seen, and supported – both inside and outside the classroom.

What you‘ll be doing:

• Supporting a pupil 1:1 with their personalised learning programme
• Building their confidence, independence, and emotional resilience
• Helping deliver classroom activities, sensory learning, and outdoor play
• Supporting communication and social skills development
• Providing care and guidance in a trauma-informed, autism-friendly environment
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families to give each child the best experience possible

What we‘re looking for:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in an educational or care setting
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• A willingness to learn and adapt to different needs
• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

If you have experience supporting young people with additional learning needs, that’s a real plus — but we’ll give you all the training you need to thrive in this role.

About us

Napier School is a brand-new school, part of Options Autism. Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs located in Farnborough, a town in northeast Hampshire, England.

Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

#Education #Pupilcare #OutdoorActivities #School #Tutor #learning #TeachingAssistant 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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