Special Needs Assistant - Maidenhead

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education provider in Maidenhead is looking for a Special Needs Assistant to provide essential support to vulnerable children starting January 2026. In this full-time, term-time role, you will assist in classroom activities, work with experienced educators, and help implement intervention plans. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, proactive, and willing to understand safeguarding. This is a rewarding opportunity to gain experience in education or psychology, while helping children reach their academic milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding; enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities and provide 1‑to‑1 support during lessons.
• Implement intervention plans designed to promote students’ academics and life skills.
• Build rapport and a trusting relationship with staff and students.
• Collaborate with the teaching team.
• Contribute to the creation of sensory‑friendly learning spaces and teaching techniques tailored to each child.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Strong initiative

Job description

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 is on the hunt for a Special Needs Assistant to join their team starting in 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.

Role

In your role, 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 attend this school have additional needs and social, emotional and mental health challenges, which can be overwhelming. You will provide daily support as an SEN TA for 1‑to‑1 or small group work, ensuring each child receives the attention they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities and provide 1‑to‑1 support during lessons.
• Implement intervention plans designed to promote students’ academics and life skills.
• Build rapport and a trusting relationship with staff and students.
• Collaborate with the teaching team.
• Contribute to the creation of sensory‑friendly learning spaces and teaching techniques tailored to each child.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children desirable but not essential.
• Proactive, kind, compassionate personality and strong initiative.
• Understanding of safeguarding; enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Key Information

• Location: Maidenhead
• Pay: £85‑£100 per day
• Start date: January 2026
• Class size: Small
• Position: Term‑time; full‑time

This is an amazing opportunity to add to the lives of vulnerable students. You will play an essential role in ensuring they access education in a suitable way and benefit from a multi‑disciplinary team. It’s an excellent chance to gain insight and advice for a future career in education or psychology.

Applications are currently open. Interviews will take place in January 2026. Please apply directly to this advert. The role will start January 2026.

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