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Sen Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Slough
Date posted : 24/09/26
  1. Flexible Working
£92.63 - 99.63 per day

Job description

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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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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