SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEMH Provision in Slough
Slough, Berkshire
Start: Immediate & September Starts Available
Pay: £14.25 – £17.25 per hour
Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
A welcoming specialist setting in Slough are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, autism, speech & language needs, and social, emotional and behavioural needs within a structured and supportive environment.
The role is hands‑on, varied, and incredibly rewarding.
The role will include:
- Supporting learning activities within the classroom
- Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
- Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive relationships
- Helping create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals
- Ideally experience supporting SEMH or challenging behaviour
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- A proactive and adaptable attitude
Training and ongoing support will be provided.
Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
Requirements
- Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) update service, or be willing to obtain one
Benefits
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay.
