Special Needs Assistant - Maidenhead

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Maidenhead is looking for a full-time Special Needs Assistant to help vulnerable children starting in January 2026. You will work closely with educators to provide personalized assistance to children with Autism and other learning difficulties. A proactive personality and compassion are essential for this role. An enhanced DBS certificate is required, or you must be willing to apply for one. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding safeguarding and having an enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance and interventions to children with Autism and learning difficulties.
• Work closely with educators and a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support children in small groups or one-to-one.

Skills

Experience working with children

Proactive personality

Kindness and compassion

Job description

Overview

Special Needs Assistant - Maidenhead

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in meaningful and rewarding work daily?

A fantastic specialist school in Maidenhead are on the hunt for a Special Needs Assistant to join their team starting in the new year - January 2026!

As a Special Needs Assistant, you will be directly involved in making a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable children while they aim to reach their academic milestones.

Responsibilities

• In your role as a Special Needs Assistant, you will work closely with experienced educators and a multi-disciplinary team to provide personalized assistance and interventions to children who struggle with Autism and a variety of other learning difficulties.
• The children who attend this school struggle with a variety of additional needs. They have also been seen to have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• This can be overwhelming for them to cope with in addition to ensuring that they are getting the most from their education.
• This is where you come in! You will provide daily support as an SEN TA to these children either in the form of 1 to 1 support or in small groups where you can ensure that the children are getting the attention they deserve!

What is needed to be a successful Special Needs Assistant

• Experience working with children is desirable but not entirely essential.
• What is important is your personality and how well you take initiative.
• The school are looking for someone who is proactive and gets involved. Being kind and compassionate is a huge plus.
• You must understand the importance of safeguarding and have an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one. We can facilitate your application.

Key information

• Special Needs Assistant
• Maidenhead
• 85 - 100 per day
• January 2026
• Small class sizes
• Term time position
• Full time

This is an amazing opportunity where you can add to the lives of these vulnerable students. You will play a really important role in ensuring that they are able to access their education in a way that is suitable for them. You will also benefit from being surrounded by a multi-disciplinary team, which is an excellent opportunity to gain insight and advice if you are looking to be on the path of a career in education or psychology.

Apply now if you are interested in this position! Interviews will be taking place in January 2026. You can apply directly to this advert.

Special Needs Assistant - Maidenhead - January 2026 Start - Full time