At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title:  Teaching Assistant Location:  Upton Grange School, Slough SL3 7LR Salary:      £23,500.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours:      38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit and dedicated team at Upton Grange School, part of the Options Autism family. About the Role Start a rewarding career in education and make a real impact on pupils’ lives. At Upton Grange School, we create supportive, nurturing environments where our pupils—each with a diagnosis of Autism and often additional needs—achieve far more than they ever imagined. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with our incredible pupils, supporting their bespoke learning journeys and helping them get the very best from their education. You’ll assist with preparing learning materials, delivering engaging classroom activities, and providing hands-on support both in and out of the classroom. You’ll also take an active role in supporting pupils’ emotional and physical well-being—helping them develop confidence, independence, and a positive relationship with the world around them. What We’re Looking For A caring, patient, and adaptable individual. Passionate about working with pupils with Autism and additional needs. A team player, eager to learn and share experiences. Experience is welcome, but not essential—we’ll provide full training and support. About Us Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils aged 3 - 11 years old setting. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate. This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 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. #1