Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Wokingham
Posted by Pertemps Education Network
£88 – £115 a day
Wokingham · Contract
💼 Contract: Full-time or part-time, term-time only
🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4pm
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Pay: £88-£115 per day
❓ Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to reach their full potential?
Do you want to make a real difference in a nurturing and inclusive SEN environment?
🏫 About the School
This is a friendly, inclusive SEN school in Wokingham, committed to providing high-quality education for children with special educational needs (SEN). Our pupils have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and learning disabilities.
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll join a dedicated team of teachers and support staff to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
🎯 Your Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- 🤝 Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access the curriculum.
- 💬 Assist with speech, language, communication, and social skills development.
- 🌈 Help children build confidence, independence, and resilience.
- 👥 Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to adapt learning materials and lessons.
- 🛡️ Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.
- 💡 Support classroom management and positive behaviour strategies.
👤 Person Specification
- Empathetic, patient, and passionate about working with children with SEN.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to remain calm, consistent, and professional in challenging situations.
- Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children’s learning.
- No previous experience required, full training and support provided.
🌟 What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Training and CPD opportunities in SEN, Autism, SEMH, and teaching strategies.
- The chance to gain hands-on experience in special educational needs support.
- Opportunities to progress into teaching, therapy, or SEN leadership roles.
- A rewarding role helping children achieve their full potential.
📩 How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting disengaged young people and helping them see the value of education, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence on (phone number removed) for more information.
🗓️ You must have the right to work in the UK
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