Specialist Teaching Assistant - Wokingham in Wokingham - Academics

Specialist Teaching Assistant - SEN School
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90-£105 per day
Hours: Full-Time

Are you a Psychology or Education graduate looking to gain practical experience in a specialist school? Do you want to help children with additional needs develop their confidence, independence and learning skills?

A specialist school in Wokingham is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Teaching Assistant to join its team as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils who require additional assistance with their learning, communication and social development.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver individualised support, ensuring pupils feel safe, included and able to make progress at their own pace.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during lessons and learning activities.
• Assist pupils with additional needs, including ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties.
• Adapt activities to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independent learning.
• Support positive behaviour and help pupils remain engaged in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to monitor progress and meet individual targets.

The ideal Specialist Teaching Assistant will be caring, patient and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Previous experience supporting children or young people is advantageous, although candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

This Specialist Teaching Assistant position is ideal for graduates interested in Psychology, Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy or Child Development, offering valuable experience in a specialist educational setting.

If you are ready to take the next step as a Specialist Teaching Assistant in Wokingham, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant - Wokingham - SEN School - ASAP Start - Full-Time - £90-£105 per day

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.