SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant with SEND Experience

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the agency and work in schools in Langley and the surrounding areas. We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all children to develop and thrive, and you will play a vital role in this!

Key Responsibilities

• Individual Support: Work closely with a specific student, providing one-on-one support to assist with academic tasks, social skills, and daily activities.
• Tailored Instruction: Adapt teaching methods and materials to suit the learning style and ability of the student, under the guidance of the classroom teacher and special education staff.
• Behavioural Support: Implement behaviour management strategies and provide emotional support to help the student navigate challenges.
• Collaboration: Work in partnership with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Progress Monitoring: Track and report on the student's progress, helping to adjust educational strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs, is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with various learning disabilities and intervention strategies is an asset.
• Certification: Any relevant certifications (e.g., First Aid, Childcare) will be advantageous.

If you have relevant experience and wish to make a difference to the lives of children in Slough, apply with your CV or email jade.bates@teachingpersonnel.com.

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.