Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £-?

Training opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Slough. You will support students’ learning, development and wellbeing, working closely with teachers and the broader school team.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support, fostering confidence and inclusion while upholding safeguarding policies. A DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one; start date is October 2026.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Ability to support students across a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to supporting teachers and students.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm and supportive learning environment.
• Commitment to inclusion and ensuring all students reach their potential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive and effective learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence.
• Work with students across a range of abilities, adapting support to meet individual learning needs where appropriate.
• Assist students with literacy, numeracy, communication and other areas of academic development.
• Support students who may have additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, social skills and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Help create a positive, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation, curiosity and respect.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support to students, helping to promote wellbeing and engagement in school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' progress, behaviour and engagement, communicating concerns to the class teacher.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents and the wider school team to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, resources and other duties contributing to an effective learning environment.
• Support students during break times, lunchtimes, school activities, trips and other wider school initiatives where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Literacy support

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Slough

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in supporting students' learning, development, and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them to access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence.
• Work with students across a range of abilities, adapting support to meet individual learning needs where appropriate.
• Assist students with literacy, numeracy, communication, and other areas of their academic development.
• Support students who may have additional learning needs, including SEND, helping them to engage positively with their learning.
• Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence, social skills, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Help create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation, curiosity, and respect.
• Provide appropriate pastoral and emotional support to students, helping to promote their wellbeing and engagement in school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' progress, behaviour, and engagement, communicating any concerns to the class teacher or relevant staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents, and the wider school team to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, resources, and other duties that contribute to an effective learning environment.
• Support students during break times, lunchtimes, school activities, trips, and other wider school initiatives where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• A genuine passionfor supportingchildren's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamworkskills.
• The ability tobuild positive andtrusting relationshipswith students.
• The ability tosupport students acrossa range ofabilities and learningneeds.
• Strong organisationalskills and theability to followinstructions effectively.
• A proactiveand adaptable approachto supporting teachersand students.
• The ability topromote positive behaviourand maintain acalm andsupportive learning environment.
• A commitment toinclusion and ensuringall students havethe opportunity toreach their fullpotential.
• An understanding ofsafeguarding and childprotection procedures.
• A current enhancedDBS on theUpdate Service, orwillingness to obtainone.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Deskis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.