SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant 

Location:  Slough

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing date: 5^th October 2026

About the Role

Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you’ll play an important role in supporting pupils with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support pupils with needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and other additional needs where appropriate.
• Assist pupils with their learning and development by adapting activities and resources to meet their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence, communication, and social skills.
• Support pupils with their behaviour and emotional wellbeing, using positive and consistent strategies.
• Assist with classroom activities, ensuring pupils are engaged, included, and supported throughout lessons.
• Monitor pupils’ progress and provide feedback to teachers and relevant staff.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils during break times, lunchtimes, school activities, and educational trips where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and other professionals to support pupil development and wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• A caring, patient, and supportive approach to working with pupils.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and encourage their confidence and independence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• A willingness to support pupils with a range of additional needs and adapt to their individual requirements.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is 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.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.