SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Difference in SEN Education Across Berkshire!

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Looking for a fulfilling role where you can have a genuine impact every day?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join excellent SEN schools across:

Reading | Newbury | Woodley | Wokingham | Bracknell

Current Opportunities

✅ Teaching Assistants (TA)
✅ Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)

Start Date: Immediate starts available following vetting clearance
Contract Types: Long-term, short-term, supply, and permanent opportunities available

Why Work in an SEN School?

You'll become part of a supportive and specialist environment where children and young people are encouraged to thrive and achieve their full potential. The schools support students with a variety of additional needs, including:

✨ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
✨ Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
✨ Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
✨ Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
✨ ADHD and associated behavioural needs
✨ Sensory processing difficulties

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, support staff, and families, you'll play an important role in helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

What We Offer

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Flexible full-time and part-time roles
✅ Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD opportunities
✅ Career progression within education
✅ Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
✅ A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from individuals who are:

✔ Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their goals
✔ Patient, empathetic, and resilient
✔ Flexible and confident supporting a range of needs
✔ Strong team players who enjoy working in collaborative environment

No SEN Experience?

No problem! If you're eager to learn and motivated to make a difference, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed!

Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding career in SEN education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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