Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant

Location: Slough

Salary:  MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5^th 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 passion for supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• The ability to support students across a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting teachers and students.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm and supportive learning environment.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

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.

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.