SEN Teaching Assistant - Slough

Empowering Learning Ltd; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Team teach training

Consultant support

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant based in Farnham Royal (SL2) to join a friendly, inclusive school team. The role is long-term with an ASAP start, offering 8:15–16:00 hours and a daily rate of 110–130 GBP. DBS preferred, but processing can be assisted.

The role focuses on supporting children with complex needs/SEN, including ASD, SLD, and PMLD, within a diverse community that values opportunity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and flexibility, able to work as part of a team.
• Empathetic, patient, nurturing approach to children and families.
• Ability to build positive, caring relationships with children.
• Team player with commitment to school community.
• Ability to support a child with specific learning difficulties (SEN) including ASD, SLD, PMLD.
• Recent experience in a school setting is advantageous.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Empathetic and patient

Positive relationships with children

Team player

Commitment to school community

SEN support (ASD, SLD, PMLD)

Experience in school setting

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning is currently looking for a SEND (Complex needs/ASD) Teaching Assistant based in Farnham Royal, SL2, Slough. The role is a long-term position starting as soon as possible. Ideally, we're looking for candidates with a valid DBS however, we can assist in processing one should you not have a certificate.

We are looking for someone committed, enthusiastic and flexible to join a friendly and professional team. If you have a passion for working with children and want to work in a setting that celebrates inclusion & cultural diversity, values community and strives to provide the very best opportunities for each and every child, then this role could be for you.

Teaching Assistant - Requirements

• Good organisational skills, as well as flexibility and willing to work as part of a team.


• A passionate, empathetic and patient nature with a nurturing and inclusive approach to children and their families.


• The ability to develop positive and caring relationships with children


• A positive person who can work as part of a dedicated team and is able to offer commitment to the life of our school community.


• The ability to support a child with specific learning difficulties and some understanding and knowledge of different kinds of SEN including ASD, SLD, PMLD


• Recent experience, skills or knowledge of supporting children in a school setting would be an advantage.

What's in it for you as a Teaching assistant

• 110 - 130 per day


• Rewarding role


• 8:15 - 16:00 hours


• ASAP start


• The chance to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking school


• Free CPD and team teach training in partnership with Empowering Learning


• A consultant dedicated to you

Teaching Assistant Job Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK


• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or overseas Police clearances (if applicable)


• Primary Education experience

Here at Empowering Learning, we don't only offer excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to work with a consultant with the experience and ability to find you the perfect next career move.