SEN Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a role in Tilehurst, Reading, to start ASAP. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN, helping them access lessons, build confidence, and develop independence.

Experience with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or SEMH is advantageous. The school emphasizes inclusive education and ongoing professional development, offering support to build more experience in an inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN or related settings.
• Ability to adapt activities to individual learning needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Support pupils to develop communication, social, and independence skills.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet learning needs.
• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, or communication difficulties.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and work with teachers and staff.
• Maintain a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small group support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tilehurst

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Scale: .00 per day

Are you a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting pupils with additional needs? Do you have experience working with children with SEN or a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

A welcoming and inclusive school in Tilehurst is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will provide targeted support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role will involve:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN


• Supporting pupils to engage with lessons and classroom activities


• Helping children develop communication, social, and independence skills


• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs


• Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, or communication difficulties


• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils


• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff


• Maintaining a calm, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment


• ASAP start in a well-connected Tilehurst location

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have previous experience working with children, either within education, care, youth work, or a similar environment. Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or SEMH needs would be advantageous.

This position would be particularly well suited to an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' educational and personal development.

The school offers ongoing support and professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant to build further experience within an inclusive educational setting.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Tilehurst - Reading - ASAP Start - SEN - ASD - ADHD

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