Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Lara Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lara Search is looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide full-time support to children and young people in a positive school environment. The role involves mentoring pupils, providing emotional support, and working closely with teachers to promote engagement.

Candidates must have previous experience in youth work or education, strong communication skills, and be able to work full-time in the UK without needing sponsorship. Join us in empowering young people!

Qualifications

• Must be legally able to work full-time in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• Previous youth work, mentoring, or education-based experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and well-being support to young people.
• Mentor pupils to build confidence and resilience.
• Work alongside teachers to promote inclusion.
• Support with behaviour management and strategies.
• Help create a supportive environment in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Patience

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Full Time Only

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Worker to support children and young people in an engaging and supportive school environment.

Please note: This role is full-time only. Do not apply if you are looking for part-time work, are on a student/20-hour visa, or require sponsorship. Only candidates who already have the legal right to work full-time in the UK will be considered.

Role Overview:

• Provide pastoral and well-being support to young people, helping them overcome social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
• Mentor pupils to build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to promote inclusion and engagement in learning.
• Support with behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and structured activities.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment both inside and outside the classroom.
  
  

Requirements:

• Must be legally able to work full-time in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• Previous youth work, mentoring, or education-based experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to build trust with young people.
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday).
  
  

If you meet the requirements and are passionate about empowering and supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.

About Lara Search

LARA Search Education is a specialist team who exclusively recruits for the SEND sector within Mainstream Schools, Special Needs Schools, Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units. We work with schools and alternative provisions across London and the Home Counties. We offer roles with some of the best schools in London.

We understand how important it is to commit to the right role so we endeavour to make this process as smooth as possible. We work with you to find the role that suits you best.