Teaching Assistant - KS4 ASD - Slough

Teaching Assistant - KS4 ASD
Location: Slough
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long-term / Full-time
Pay: £92.65 - £130 per day
Agency: Empowering Learning

Empowering Learning is working with a secondary school in Slough to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support a KS4 ASD class with significant behavioural needs.

This is a challenging but rewarding role, supporting students who may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, calm and confident support. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to help pupils stay engaged, manage their emotions and access learning.

What the role involves:

Supporting KS4 pupils with ASD on a one-to-one and small-group basis

Helping pupils manage behaviour, emotions and transitions throughout the school day

Encouraging positive engagement in lessons and learning activities

Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction and independence

Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other support staff

Following behaviour, safeguarding and SEN policies

Providing consistent support and helping maintain a safe, structured environment

What we're looking for:

Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD or challenging behaviour

Confidence working in a demanding classroom environment

A calm, patient and resilient approach

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Team Teach training is desirable but not essential

Ability to build trust and rapport with pupils

A proactive, reliable and team-focused attitude

Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

This role would suit someone with experience in SEN support, youth work, care, mentoring or a similar background who is confident supporting young people with complex needs.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed