EYFS Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Maidenhead, Berkshire
£21,000-25,000 per annum (Permanent position)
Start date: ASAP
Hours: 08:45-15:15 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) 08:45-16:30 Tuesday and Friday
The school is a specialist all-through SEND school based in SL6, Maidenhead, Berkshire. The school is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a wide range of needs, including moderate to severe and complex learning difficulties, sensory processing challenges and speech, language and communication needs, including autism spectrum conditions.
The successful Teaching Assistant will work within a small class of up to eight students, supporting pupils with varying abilities and individual needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a patient, enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a genuine difference every day. You will be joining a supportive and nurturing school community where every achievement, no matter how small, is recognised and celebrated. The role involves working closely with students to help them build confidence, independence and essential life skills within a safe and inclusive learning environment.
The school is a mixed gender all-through for children between the ages of 4 19. All pupils receive highly personalised teaching and specialist support tailored to their individual needs. Alongside academic learning, the school places a strong emphasis on social, emotional and life skills development, with a clear focus on preparing students for adulthood.
Requirements
- Have a caring, supportive and nurturing personality
- Be available to start immediately and full time
- DBS on the update service
- 2 references
- Have experience of working with those who are non verbal, pre verbal
- Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults within an education setting
- Be someone who is patient, caring and adaptable to each young person you will support
What we offer
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
- Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
