Teaching Assistant - KS4 ASD - Slough

Empowering Learning Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support a KS4 ASD class with significant behavioural needs in Slough. You will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to help pupils stay engaged and access learning.

This role is challenging but rewarding, requiring calm, confident support and reliable teamwork to maintain a safe, structured environment throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach in a demanding classroom.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for KS4 pupils with ASD.
• Help pupils manage behaviour, emotions and transitions throughout the day.
• Encourage positive engagement in lessons and learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and independence.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Follow school behaviour, safeguarding and SEN policies.
• Maintain a safe, structured environment for pupils.

Skills

Behaviour management

ASD support

Calm under pressure

De-escalation

Communication

Team Teach

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Assistant - KS4 ASD

Location: Slough

Start: ASAP

Contract: Long-term / Full-time

Pay: £92.65 - £130 per day

Agency: Empowering Learning

Empowering Learning is working with a secondary school in Slough to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support a KS4 ASD class with significant behavioural needs.

This is a challenging but rewarding role, supporting students who may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, calm and confident support. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to help pupils stay engaged, manage their emotions and access learning.

What the role involves:

• Supporting KS4 pupils with ASD on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Helping pupils manage behaviour, emotions and transitions throughout the school day
• Encouraging positive engagement in lessons and learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and independence
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Following behaviour, safeguarding and SEN policies
• Providing consistent support and helping maintain a safe, structured environment

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD or challenging behaviour
• Confidence working in a demanding classroom environment
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential
• Ability to build trust and rapport with pupils
• A proactive, reliable and team-focused attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

This role would suit someone with experience in SEN support, youth work, care, mentoring or a similar background who is confident supporting young people with complex needs.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.