Teaching Assistant

SENDhelp; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Dedicated SEND recruitment consultant

Access to online training

Potential long-term work

Job summary

SENDhelp is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Slough to support children with diverse special educational needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide personalised assistance and help pupils access the curriculum in a nurturing environment.

The role runs Monday–Friday, full-time, at a specialist SEND school in Slough. Experience with SEND, Autism or similar needs is valuable; DBS checks and safeguarding awareness are required, with ongoing professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Previous SEND experience preferred in education or care.
• Patience, resilience and ability to build positive pupil relationships.
• Aware of safeguarding and EHCP targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group SEND support.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with Autism, MLD, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.
• Follow EHCP targets and individual support strategies.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

SEND Teaching Assistant

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant (TINH54) Slough, England

Salary: GBP14.25 - GBP20 per hour

SEND Teaching Assistant – Slough

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs?

We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional and complex needs while developing valuable experience within SEND education.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant in Slough, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff to help pupils access education, build confidence and develop greater independence.

About the SEND Teaching Assistant Role

This specialist school in Slough supports children and young people with a range of special educational needs, which may include Autism (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs and other complex needs.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide consistent, individualised support and help create a positive environment where every pupil has the opportunity to progress.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group SEND support.

Helping pupils engage with differentiated learning activities.

Supporting pupils with Autism, MLD, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.

Following EHCP targets and individual support strategies.

Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.

Using visual resources, sensory activities and alternative communication strategies.

Promoting pupils' confidence, independence and positive behaviour.

Supporting personal care and mobility where required.

Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Slough who is patient, compassionate and genuinely motivated by helping children and young people achieve their potential.

Previous experience within SEND, education, care, youth work or support work would be highly beneficial. Experience isn’t everything, though – the right attitude, resilience and ability to build positive relationships with pupils are incredibly important.

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will be:

Patient, caring and resilient.

Confident supporting pupils with additional and complex needs.

Comfortable working with children who may communicate in different ways.

Calm and confident when responding to challenging behaviour.

Comfortable supporting with personal care where required.

Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Experience supporting Autism, MLD, SLD, PMLD, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour would be particularly valuable.

Why Take a SEND Teaching Assistant Role in Slough?

Working as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Slough gives you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils' everyday lives while gaining valuable specialist education experience.

You’ll also receive:

Competitive PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella company fees.

Support from a dedicated SEND recruitment consultant.

Access to hundreds of online training and professional development courses.

Valuable experience within a specialist SEND school.

Opportunities to develop your understanding of Autism and complex needs.

Potential opportunities for ongoing and long-term work.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.