Teaching Assistant

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary: £90 – £100 per day (Depending on experience, paid weekly)

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)

Are you looking to build a meaningful career supporting children and young people with autism? We’re recruiting ASD Teaching Assistants for a well-established specialist school in Maidenhead that supports students with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role offers hands-on experience in a nurturing, structured environment where staff work closely together to meet the individual needs of each learner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group classroom support for students with ASD
• Help implement structured routines, including visual timetables and behaviour plans
• Support communication through systems like PECS, visual aids, and ABA-based approaches
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and SEN professionals
• Assist with sensory needs, emotional regulation, and building student independence
• Promote a calm, supportive atmosphere throughout the school day

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• Confident supporting students with autism, communication needs, or sensory processing differences
• Patient, consistent, and reliable – someone who builds trust with pupils over time
• Understanding of autism-friendly strategies (PECS, Makaton, ABA, etc. – training provided)
• A DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive team within a purpose-built autism school
• Consistent hours – Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent contract
• Training and development included
• Make a lasting impact on students’ lives

If you want to be part of a setting that truly values individual support and structured growth for every learner, click apply or get in touch for more information.