SEND Teaching Assistant - Slough Location: Slough Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Flexible / Ad-Hoc Work with Long-Term Opportunities Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Slough with the opportunity to secure a long-term school placement? We are currently recruiting reliable and proactive SEND Teaching Assistants to support specialist and mainstream schools across Slough. This role is ideal for candidates with experience supporting children or young adults with special educational needs who are looking to build strong relationships with local schools and progress into long-term positions. Many of our schools use this pathway to identify outstanding staff, meaning successful SEND Teaching Assistants are often offered ongoing, long-term placements after completing a number of successful shifts. The Role - SEND Teaching Assistant (Slough) As a SEND Teaching Assistant in Slough, you will provide day-to-day sickness and absence cover across local schools, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. Your responsibilities as a SEND Teaching Assistant may include: Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups Assisting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, and learning difficulties Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom Supporting emotional regulation and social development Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to maintain a positive learning environment This SEND Teaching Assistant role in Slough offers flexibility while also providing a clear route into consistent long-term work. What We're Looking For To be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Slough, you must: Have previous experience working with SEN children or young adults Be reliable, punctual, and adaptable Be available to work at least 3 days per week Be comfortable with morning availability calls from 7am for same-day bookings Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Be confident working in different school environments across Slough Experience may come from: SEN schools Mainstream schools Care or support work Youth work Residential settings Personal SEN experience Why Apply? Flexible work to fit around your schedule Excellent opportunity to secure a long-term school placement Schools regularly offer permanent or long-term roles to strong candidates Gain valuable experience across a range of SEN settings in Slough Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placements This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed SEND Teaching Assistant who wants flexibility while working towards consistent, long-term work in Slough. If you are a reliable and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in Slough, apply today. As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.