SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad UK; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK seeks an experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant for a Slough school. You will work with pupils aged 2–19 with varied needs including PMLD, autism, and non-verbal profiles, delivering tailored support in small groups and one-to-one settings.

The role is a long-term contract with potential to move to permanent, requiring patience, empathy, and flexibility to help students achieve educational and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties, autism or PMLD.
• GCSEs at least 4/C in English and Maths.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support in small group settings and one-to-one sessions.
• Establish positive rapport with pupils to support educational and personal development.
• Actively facilitate each student’s progression and well-being.

Skills

SEN experience

Enhanced DBS check

Transport access

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a school based in Slough. This role is ideally suited to a flexible, adaptable, and empathetic professional who can demonstrate patience and care when supporting students aged 2 to 19 years old.

Candidates will be working with pupils presenting a broad spectrum of learning disabilities and complex needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), autism, and non-verbal communication profiles.

Responsibilities include delivering tailored support within small group settings as well as on a one-to-one basis, establishing positive rapport, and actively facilitating each student's educational and personal development.

This position is on a long term contract until the end of this academic year with an option to go from temporary to permanent.

You Will Need:

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (Child and Adult Workforce only) or willingness to undergo one.
• 3-6 months of experience working alongside pupils with severe learning difficulties, disabilities and autism.
• GCSE grades 4/C or above in English and Maths.
• Access to public transport or own vehicle. (Local bus routes are available)