Teaching Assistant

Job Title

Teaching Assistant

£101.22 - £105.05 per day

Newbury, Berkshire

Full-time | Monday - Friday | 40 hours per week Term Time Only | January 2026 Start

Smart Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Newbury area. This is a full-time opportunity supporting pupils aged 6-19 with SEMH, ASC, and a range of complex needs. The setting offers an engaging, therapeutic learning environment with a strong focus on outdoor education, personal development, and emotional wellbeing.

• Be part of a supportive, nurturing staff team
• Opportunity to work closely with pupils who benefit from consistent, personalised support
• Join an environment that incorporates outdoor learning, forest school, and hands‑on activities
• Stable, long‑term role with professional development opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives every single day

• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC, or complex needs (desirable)
• Teaching Assistant experience within SEN or mainstream settings
• Ability to adopt a therapeutic, patient, and flexible approach
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to safeguarding
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• UK-based applicants only

• Support pupils with complex needs in both 1:1 and small-group settings
• Assist with preparing learning materials and classroom activities
• Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support teams
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
• Provide supportive, trauma-informed responses to behaviour
• Contribute to pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.