SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) - Special School, Slough

Location: Slough
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 18,990 - 21,255 (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a real difference in a supportive and rewarding environment?

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a warm and inclusive Special School in Slough. The school caters for children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Speech and Language difficulties, and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties.

As an SEN TA, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Support students' emotional and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents to support each child's progress.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs.

• Experience working with children with SEN (preferred but not essential).
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference.
• Modern facilities and access to specialist resources.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and support children in reaching their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to serving primary schools across the UK. We specialize in connecting passionate and qualified educators with schools in need of their expertise. Our mission is to support primary education by ensuring that every classroom is staffed with capable and inspiring teachers who are committed to fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.