Teaching Assistant
Location: Maidenhead
Salary: Scale 3 Point 6 (£21,367) - Scale 4 Point 11 (£23,137) Actual Salary + £1,177 SEN Allowance per annum
Bonus: £100 Welcome Payment upon successful completion of 6-month probation
Working Pattern
Full-Time Hours:
* Monday & Tuesday: 8:45am - 4:30pm
* Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:45am - 3:15pm
Part-Time Opportunities Available
* 2, 3, or 4 days per week
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a caring, compassionate, and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people?
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEND school in Maidenhead, seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their supportive and welcoming team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a meaningful role in helping pupils with additional needs thrive both academically and personally within a nurturing educational environment.
Whether you have previous school-based experience or transferable skills from other education, care, support, or youth work settings, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism.
Your role will involve supporting pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage with learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Support children and young people both inside and outside the classroom
* Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
* Assist pupils with reading, writing, and learning activities
* Work alongside the class teacher to prepare classrooms and learning resources
* Support the delivery of sensory and enrichment activities
* Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime periods
* Monitor pupil engagement, wellbeing, and progress throughout the day
* Share observations and feedback with teaching staff and relevant professionals
* Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
* Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and social development
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
* Have an understanding of Autism and SEND
* Are caring, patient, and resilient
* Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Have good organisational abilities and attention to detail
* Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills
* Are confident using ICT and digital resources
* Work well both independently and as part of a team
* Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Previous experience within a school environment is desirable, but applications from candidates with relevant experience in education, care, youth work, or support settings are also welcomed.
What You'll Receive
* Permanent employment within a specialist SEND setting
* Competitive salary and SEN allowance
* £100 welcome payment upon successful completion of probation
* A supportive and collaborative staff team
* Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
* The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people every day
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the wellbeing, development, and future success of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV.
Safeguarding & Compliance
All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training required for this role. Successful candidates will be subject to safeguarding and compliance checks in line with current legislation and statutory guidance, including an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted applicants may also be subject to online searches in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Registered candidates benefit from access to free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training, alongside ongoing professional development opportunities.