SEN Teaching Assistant

Location Slough
Discipline: Primary, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Secondary
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££96 - £110 per day, Benefits: Holiday Pay & PAYE
Contact name: Lauren Overbeek

Contact email: lauren@supplyhive.co.uk
Job ref: LO-202
Published: about 2 hours ago
Startdate: 2025-09-16
We’re looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and nurturing special school in Slough. The school caters for pupils aged 2–19 with a wide range of needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism. With smaller class sizes, specialist staff, and a strong focus on individual progress, this is an environment where you can make a real difference every single day.
The role
As an SEN TA, you’ll be working closely with pupils to provide learning and pastoral support. Some children may need help with communication, sensory activities, or physical support, while others may need encouragement to develop independence and confidence in the classroom. You’ll also be supporting the class teacher and working alongside other professionals such as therapists to ensure pupils get the best possible care and education.
Day to day, you could be:
  • Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups to access lessons and activities.
  • Using creative and engaging approaches to support learning and communication.
  • Encouraging social interaction, independence, and confidence in daily routines.
  • Assisting with personal care or physical support where needed.
  • Celebrating every achievement, big or small, with your pupils.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is caring, resilient, and adaptable. You don’t need years of school-based experience — if you’ve supported children or young people with additional needs in any setting (or even personally), your skills are valuable. What matters most is your enthusiasm, positivity, and willingness to learn.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you’ll have the chance to truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.