Sen Teaching Assistant

Description:

Flexible Supply, Long-Term & Permanent Roles Available

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming and supportive schools in Slough and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for passionate, caring, and dedicated individuals who have experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), whether through school-based roles, care work, residential settings, support work, or similar environments.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access education and reach their full potential. You may work on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, or within specialist provisions supporting students with a range of needs including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Speech and Language Difficulties
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
We have a variety of opportunities available, including:

✅ Daily and short-term supply work
✅ Long-term placements
✅ Temp-to-perm positions
✅ Permanent roles within local schools

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working with SEN, vulnerable individuals, or in a caring/support role
A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Ability to adapt to different school environments

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive daily pay rates
Flexible working options to suit your availability
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training
Dedicated local consultant support
Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a variety of school settings

Ideal Backgrounds

We would love to hear from:

SEN Teaching Assistants
Learning Support Assistants
Care Workers
Support Workers
Residential Support Staff
Youth Workers
Nursery Practitioners
Psychology and Education Graduates
Individuals with personal experience supporting those with additional needs

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel and help support schools across Slough while developing your own career in education.

Slough & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Positions Available
Supply, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel's Thames Valley team for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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