Classroom Support Assistant - Wokingham

Academics Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing transport links

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Wokingham is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist school team. You will work alongside tutors to support students with SEND, helping them engage in classroom activities and practical tasks while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

We value patience, empathy and flexibility. No formal teaching qualifications required, just a caring attitude and willingness to learn, with an ASAP start and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Patient and understanding – you know that everyone learns at their own pace.
• Positive and enthusiastic – you bring energy, encouragement and a smile to the classroom.
• Flexible and creative – you're happy to adapt your approach to suit different learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in the classroom and during practical activities.
• Work alongside tutors to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Help students develop communication, social and independent living skills.
• Encourage participation, confidence and positive relationships.
• Provide reassurance, encouragement and tailored support to help students overcome challenges.
• Support students with personal development and preparation for adulthood.

Skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Flexible and creative

Caring and empathetic

Team player

Inclusion advocate

Job description

Classroom Support Assistant - Wokingham

Do you have a big heart, a positive attitude and a passion for helping others succeed?

This amazing school are looking for an enthusiastic, patient and caring Classroom Support Assistant to join a fantastic team, supporting young people with additional needs to learn, grow and achieve their goals.

Every day brings something different! You'll be helping students make the most of their experience by:

• Supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the classroom and during practical activities.
• Working alongside tutors to create a fun, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Helping students develop communication, social and independent living skills.
• Encouraging participation, confidence and positive relationships.
• Providing reassurance, encouragement and tailored support to help students overcome challenges.
• Supporting students with personal development, everyday tasks and preparation for adulthood

What you need to be a Classroom Support Assistant:

You don't need to have all the answers - what matters most is your attitude, compassion and willingness to learn!

We'd love to hear from people who are:

• Patient and understanding - you know that everyone learns at their own pace.
• Positive and enthusiastic - you bring energy, encouragement and a smile to the classroom.
• Flexible and creative - you're happy to adapt your approach to suit different learners.
• Caring and empathetic - you want every student to feel safe, included and supported.
• Team players - you enjoy working with tutors, colleagues and other professionals.
• Passionate about inclusion - you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential.

Experience supporting people with SEND, autism, learning disabilities or additional needs would be beneficial. However, transferable experience from care, youth work, education, support work or similar people-focused roles is also valuable.

Key details for the Classroom Support Assistant role:

• Wokingham based specialist school
• Classroom Support Assistant
• ASAP Start
• Full time
• 95 - 105 per day
• Amazing transport links