Sen Teaching Assistant
23 hours ago
Slough
SEN Teaching Assistant Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only Location: Slough Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available UES1 About the Role A specialist SEN provision in Slough is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs within a nurturing, structured, and supportive learning environment. The provision supports pupils with Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), speech and language needs, SEMH, and communication difficulties. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN, • Support learning activities and classroom engagement throughout the school day, • Assist pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development, • Support the implementation of EHCP targets and personalised learning plans, • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff, • Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills development, • Use positive behaviour management strategies and communication tools to support learning, • Support pupils with personal care where required, • Contribute to a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment What We’re Looking For Essential: • Experience working with children or young people with SEN, • Child and Adult Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, • Right to Work in the UK, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Patient, caring, and resilient approach, • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, • Commitment to supporting children with additional needs Desirable: • Experience within a specialist SEN school or provision, • Knowledge of ASC, MLD, SLD, SEMH, or speech and language needs, • Experience using PECS, Makaton, AAC, or sensory-based approaches, • Background in education, care, youth work, or support work What This Role Offers • ASAP and September start opportunities available, • Supportive and experienced SEN leadership team, • Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities, • Valuable experience within specialist education, • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and wellbeing, • Long-term and permanent opportunities available