Manor Green School - Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Optalis; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Eye care and free flu vaccination

Private contributory healthcare scheme

Staff awards and gift card nominations

Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment

Gym, discounts and on-site café

Family-friendly policies

Generous pension and life assurance

Diversity and wellbeing groups

Contractual Sick Pay

Christmas party and social events

Employee assistance program and growth

Job summary

Manor Green School in Maidenhead is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Early Years to support young learners as they build communication, independence and confidence through sensory play, creativity and shared activities. You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to create meaningful experiences and monitor each child’s development.

The role offers full-time term-time hours, a 35-hour week, and a supportive team committed to safeguarding, inclusion and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Meet the person specification.
• Be able to meet key accountabilities set out in Job Description.
• Have good communication skills.
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support our youngest learners as they develop communication, independence, confidence and new skills.
• Engage in sensory activities, creativity, music, stories and outdoor play.
• Work closely with families, listening to them and collaborating to give each child the best possible support.
• Partner with teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to create meaningful experiences for students.
• Help track progress and assist in creating engaging learning moments for Early Years pupils.

Job description

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credit_card Salary £24,926 plus £1,310 SEN allowance pa

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Job profile for Manor Green School - Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Manor Green School - Teaching Assistant - Early Years

location_on Maidenhead 22/10/2026

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Job details

Salary £24,926 plus £1,310 SEN allowance pa Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Package Full Time 35 hours (term time only)Monday and Tuesday 08.45 to 16.30, Wednesday and Thursday 08:45 to 16:15 and Friday 08.45 to 15.45 Job category/type Schools Date posted 12/10/2026 Job reference REQ02716

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children? Would you like to be part of a team where every child is at the heart of everything we do?

Working in Early Years is truly special. It’s a place filled with laughter, curiosity, creativity, discovery and so many little moments that make a huge difference.

You’ll have the opportunity to support our youngest learners as they develop communication, independence, confidence and new skills. Every day is different, whether we’re exploring sensory activities, getting creative, enjoying music and stories, playing outdoors or simply following a child’s interests and seeing where their curiosity takes them.

One of the most rewarding parts of working in our Early Years team is the relationships you build - not only with the children but with their families too. We work closely with families, listening to them, learning from them and working together to give each child the best possible support.

You’ll also be part of a supportive team, working alongside teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students.

The rewards can be found in the smallest moments - a smile, a new sound, a first interaction, trying something for the first time, becoming more independent or simply seeing a child happy and engaged. These moments might seem small to some, but in Early Years, they can mean absolutely everything.

It can be challenging, messy, funny and unpredictable, but it is also one of the most rewarding and heart-warming jobs you can do.

If you’re passionate about Early Years and want to work somewhere where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

You must:

• Meet the person specification.
• Be able to meet key accountabilities set out in Job Description.
• Have good communication skills.
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy.

What we offer

• Free on-site parking.
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher.
• Private contributory healthcare scheme.
• Staff awards and gift card nominations.
• Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts.
• On-site café.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes.
• Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups.
• Contractual Sick Pay.
• Christmas party and social events.
• Free employee assistance program offering, confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services.
• Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training - opportunities for growth.

Who we are

Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential.

The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.

We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best!

Come and join our amazing team.

Closing Date: 22 October 2026

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

You will be invited for a volunteering day as part of the selection process.

Manor Green School
Elizabeth Hawkes Way
Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3EQ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.manorgreenschool.co.uk