Teaching Assistant

Location: Welford

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Job Title:

Teaching Assistant

Location:

New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ

Salary:
£23,638.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference

We’re looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join New Barn School, now part of Options Autism, and help pupils thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, inspiring environment where your skills make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll help pupils feel confident, supported, and ready to learn.

Your day-to-day will include:

Supporting pupils with autism and complex additional needs

Helping prepare and deliver engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs

Providing hands-on classroom support under the guidance of teachers

Nurturing pupils’ emotional wellbeing and independence

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

You’ll join a committed, collaborative team where every contribution matters.

About You

We welcome applications from people who are:

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Experienced Teaching Assistants in SEN or mainstream settings eager to work with pupils with autism

Confident in supporting pupils with complex needs

Compassionate, adaptable, resilient, and willing to learn

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Happy to adopt a therapeutic, nurturing approach

About Us

New Barn School, part of Options Autism, provides inclusive, nurturing education for autistic children and young people with complex needs across three sites.

We deliver personalised learning, therapeutic support, and vocational opportunities tailored to each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan. Pupils learn in small, supportive settings that promote confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Built on strong partnerships with families, New Barn empowers every learner to thrive and prepare for life beyond school.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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.

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