Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location : Slough

Salary : MPS / UPS

Contract : Full-time

Start Date : October 2026

Application Closing Date : 5th October 2026

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in supporting students' learning, development, and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and effective learning activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, helping them to access the curriculum and develop their confidence and independence.
• Work with students across a range of abilities, adapting support to meet individual learning needs where appropriate.
• Assist students with literacy, numeracy, communication, and other areas of their academic development.
• Support students who may have additional learning needs, including SEND, helping them to engage positively with their learning.
• Encourage students to develop their confidence, independence, social skills, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Help create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation, curiosity, and respect.
• Provide appropriate pastoral and emotional support to students, helping to promote their wellbeing and engagement in school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' progress, behaviour, and engagement, communicating any concerns to the class teacher or relevant staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents, and the wider school team to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, resources, and other duties that contribute to an effective learning environment.
• Support students during break times, lunchtimes, school activities, trips, and other wider school initiatives where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• A genuine passionfor supportingchildren's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamworkskills.
• The ability tobuild positive andtrusting relationshipswith students.
• The ability tosupport students acrossa range ofabilities and learningneeds.
• Strong organisationalskills and theability to followinstructions effectively.
• A proactiveand adaptable approachto supporting teachersand students.
• The ability topromote positive behaviourand maintain acalm andsupportive learning environment.
• A commitment toinclusion and ensuringall students havethe opportunity toreach their fullpotential.
• An understanding ofsafeguarding and childprotection procedures.
• A current enhancedDBS on theUpdate Service, orwillingness to obtainone.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.

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