1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant

Location Slough
Discipline: Primary, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Secondary
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££92 - £106 per day, Benefits: PAYE & Holiday Pay
Contact name: Lauren Overbeek

Contact email: lauren@supplyhive.co.uk
Job ref: LO-165
Published: about 12 hours ago
Startdate: 2025-03-13
Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and inclusive environment, supporting children with a range of learning needs? We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a well-established SEN school in Slough that provides specialist education for pupils aged 2-19 with diverse needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and autism.
This school focuses on creating a supportive, structured environment where pupils receive tailored learning, therapy, and life skills support. With a strong emphasis on individual development and inclusion, staff work collaboratively to help each student build confidence, independence, and communication skills.

Responsibilities 
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support, adapting learning to meet each pupil’s needs
  • Assist students with communication, social interaction, and sensory regulation
  • Support pupils with physical disabilities, mobility needs, or medical conditions, ensuring their comfort and safety
  • Use structured routines, visual supports, and therapeutic strategies to enhance learning and engagement
  • Help with personal care tasks where required, promoting dignity and independence
  • Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support students’ development and well-being
  • Foster a positive, encouraging learning atmosphere that promotes student success
Requirements 
  • Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly those with PMLD, SLD, or autism, is highly desirable
  • A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting children with complex needs
  • Ability to implement structured learning and therapeutic strategies
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with staff, therapists, and families
  • An enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
💷 Pay is competitive and includes statutory holiday pay. If you carry out a long-term role, you will be paid to scale.

📅 Start date: ASAP or September 2025

Ready to make a difference? Apply today! Not quite the right fit? Visit www.supplyhive.co.uk for more opportunities.
At Supply Hive, safeguarding is our top priority. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting processes.