SEN Teaching Assistant

Location Slough
Discipline: Primary, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Secondary
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££96 - £110.70 per day, Benefits: Holiday Pay & PAYE
Contact name: Lauren Overbeek

Contact email: lauren@supplyhive.co.uk
Job ref: LO-200
Published: 3 days ago
Startdate: 2025-09-01
Are you a compassionate and dedicated support worker with a genuine passion for working with children and young people? We are looking for a behavioural support worker to join the team at a specialist school in Slough, supporting students with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and re-engage with education.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support class teachers in developing and delivering individualised education plans (IEPs)
  • Motivate and encourage students to engage with learning, even when they are experiencing dysregulated emotions or challenging behaviours
  • Work alongside teachers and therapists to identify barriers and put strategies in place to support progress
  • Provide practical emotional and educational support that promotes self-confidence, resilience, and motivation to learn
  • Use positive behaviour strategies to help students regulate their emotions in a safe and constructive way
  • Remain calm under pressure and help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment
Requirements
  • Experience working with vulnerable young people in a support or mentor role
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential
  • An enhanced DBS check and up-to-date safeguarding training
Pay and Benefits
  • £96 – £110.70 per day (PAYE + holiday pay)
  • Ongoing support and training opportunities
  • The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people
At Supply Hive, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidelines.