Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Wokingham

📍 Location: Wokingham
💼 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 07484 906662 for more information.
🗓️ You must have the right to work in the UK