Pupil Support Assistant – SEND School

Pupil Support Assistant – SEND School

Slough, Berkshire

Pay:
Competitive Daily Rate including 12.07% holiday pay.

Type:
Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | September Start | Temp-to-Perm

We are currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Slough from September. This is an excellent opportunity to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a specialist school environment. You will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop communication skills, and achieve their individual targets.

• Support pupils with ASD and PMLD on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with learning activities and classroom routines.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement.
• Encourage independence and the development of life skills.
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally ASD and/or PMLD.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.

Training and ongoing support will be provided.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre‑employment checks.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.