Lifeskills Teaching Assistant (Reading)

Centre: NMT Berkshire (Reading)Employer: New Meaning TrainingSalary: Negotiable, based on experienceType: Full Time, Permanent, All‑year‑roundHours: 37.5 hours per weekSchedule: Monday to Friday 08:30‑16:30Job Reference: BRKSACHTA062601

Overview

We are looking for an Achieve Lifeskills Teaching Assistant to join our Berkshire team. This curriculum‑focused role supports learners with EHCPs in a supportive, SEND‑led environment. You will help young people aged 16‑24 develop practical, emotional and everyday living skills such as managing money, maintaining health, planning journeys and preparing for employment.

Responsibilities

• Support tutors in delivering structured Achieve Lifeskills sessions across a range of topics.
• Reinforce learning by working 1:1 and in small groups to support progress.
• Help learners apply skills in practical contexts such as cooking, budgeting and travel training.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Encourage participation, independence and engagement during sessions.
• Support behaviour, emotional regulation and group dynamics.
• Assist with tracking learner progress, engagement and next steps.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment aligned with NMT expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with young people, ideally those with SEND or EHCPs.
• Confidence supporting learning within a structured session or curriculum.
• Ability to balance consistency with flexibility in a learner‑led environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, encouraging approach to supporting progress.
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft 365).
• Full UK driving licence (desirable, not essential).

Employment Checks

• This role involves regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check) and satisfactory professional references.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA): This role is exempt from the ROA 1974. Applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions that are not ‘protected’ under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013 and 2020). Refer to the DBS filtering guide for offences that do not need to be disclosed.

Benefits

• 19–24 days annual leave depending on length of service, plus bank holidays and up to 10 additional “gifted” days off per year.
• Auto enrolment into The People’s Pension with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Blue Light Card access to national discounts.
• Work‑related benefits including a Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy and green travel initiatives.
• Health and wellbeing supports such as annual flu vaccination voucher and birthday gift voucher.
• Supportive, values‑led workplace with focus on staff wellbeing, development and collaboration.
• Training and CPD opportunities as part of your role.
• Generous support for long‑service milestones and gift rewards.

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