Inclusion Teaching Assistant - Slough

Academics; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Slough to recruit an Inclusion Teaching Assistant for September 2026. This long-term, full-time role offers an excellent pathway for graduates seeking careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, or SEN support.

You will deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support, collaborating with the class teacher and SENCO to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a genuine interest in education and child development.
• Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm and positive when supporting pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs.
• Considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, mental health, therapy, or another SEN-related profession.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, SEMH needs, and challenging behaviour.
• Support small group interventions to improve learning, confidence and engagement.
• Help pupils develop positive relationships, emotional regulation and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to implement personalised support strategies.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Graduate

Job description

Inclusion Teaching Assistant
Location: Slough
Salary: 92.59 - 95 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you a graduate with a passion for supporting children and looking to gain valuable experience in education?

Academics is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Slough that is looking to appoint a dedicated Inclusion Teaching Assistant from September 2026. This long-term opportunity is ideal for graduates who are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, speech and language therapy, or SEN support.

As an Inclusion Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning by providing tailored support throughout the school day. You'll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure every child receives the encouragement and guidance they need to succeed.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and challenging behaviour
• Supporting small group interventions to improve learning, confidence, and engagement
• Helping pupils develop positive relationships, emotional regulation, and independence
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to implement personalised support strategies
• Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is a graduate with a genuine interest in education and child development
• Is patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with children
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Can remain calm and positive when supporting pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs
• Is considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, mental health, therapy, or another SEN-related profession

What the School Offers:

• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development
• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting children with a wide range of additional needs
• Ongoing mentoring and guidance from experienced education professionals
• Excellent preparation for teacher training, a PGCE, or postgraduate study in psychology, education, or child development
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to pupils' confidence, wellbeing, and academic progress

If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in education and want to make a meaningful impact every day.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.