Special Needs Assistant

Special Needs Assistant – Maidenhead – January 2026 Start – Full time

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in meaningful and rewarding work daily?

A fantastic specialist school in Maidenhead are on the hunt for a Special Needs Assistant to join their team starting in the new year – January 2026!

• Work closely with experienced educators and a multi‑disciplinary team to provide personalised assistance and interventions to children who struggle with Autism and a variety of other learning difficulties.
• Provide daily support to children either in the form of 1 to 1 support or in small groups, ensuring they receive the attention they deserve.

• Assist with classroom activities, provide 1 to 1 support during lessons and implement intervention plans designed to promote student’s academics and life skills.
• Build rapport and a trusting relationship with staff and students.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to create sensory‑friendly learning spaces and teaching techniques tailored to each child’s specific needs.

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive, kind, compassionate and able to take initiative.
• Understand safeguarding and hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.

• Location:
  
  Maidenhead
• Pay: £85 – £100 per day
• Start:
  January 2026
• Class size:
  Small
• Position type:
  Term time, Full time

This is an amazing opportunity to add to the lives of vulnerable students, gain insight into educational practice and have the chance to progress in a career in education or psychology.

Apply now if you are interested in this position! Interviews will be taking place in January 2026. You can apply directly to this advert.