senploy • Maidenhead, Berkshire

SEN Teaching Assistant - ASD, SEMH, Complex needs

About this role

If you're driven to build a meaningful career supporting children and young people with diverse needs, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected special needs school supporting students aged 2-19 with a wide range of learning profiles.

What This Role Offers for Your Career

A permanent position where you can grow, train and progress, supported by a skilled and welcoming team. This school invests heavily in staff development, making it an ideal environment if you're looking to build a long‑term career in education, therapy, psychology, social care or SEN specialism.

You'll receive comprehensive, fully funded training, including

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Team Teach

Team Teach

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Personal care training

Personal care training

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Feeding and medical support training

Feeding and medical support training

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SEN development pathways

SEN development pathways

Clear progression routes are available, including

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Senior TA roles

Senior TA roles

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HLTA pathways

HLTA pathways

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Specialist SEN training

Specialist SEN training

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Routes into teaching or therapy

Routes into teaching or therapy

What You'll Be Doing

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Supporting SEN learners across a range of developmental and communication needs

Supporting SEN learners across a range of developmental and communication needs

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Providing personal care with full training

Providing personal care with full training

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Working collaboratively within a skilled, nurturing team

Working collaboratively within a skilled, nurturing team

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Helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

Helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

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Building strong, supportive relationships with students and staff

Building strong, supportive relationships with students and staff

The school welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds, especially those with experience in

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Mainstream education

Mainstream education

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Holiday camps

Holiday camps

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Coaching

Coaching

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Care roles

Care roles

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Social work

Social work

If you're caring, patient and eager to develop professionally, this role offers a strong foundation for long‑term growth.

Contract & Salary

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Permanent, full‑time contract

Permanent, full‑time contract

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Start ASAP or September 2026

Start ASAP or September 2026

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Salary

£21,367 - £23,137 + £1,177 SEN allowance (actual salary)

Salary

£21,367 - £23,137 + £1,177 SEN allowance (actual salary)

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Hours

Mon-Tue

08:45-16:30

Wed-Fri

08:45-15:15

Hours

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Mon-Tue

08:45-16:30

Mon-Tue

08:45-16:30

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Wed-Fri

08:45-15:15

Wed-Fri

08:45-15:15

Location

Based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, within a purpose‑built specialist setting designed to support a wide range of learning and developmental needs.