Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant ?? Location: Slough ?? Start: September 2025 ?? Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm ?? Long-term role with potential for permanent placement Are you motivated by the chance to make a real difference every single day? A respected SEND school in Slough is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their committed team this September. This opportunity offers stable, long-term work with consistent hours and the prospect of a permanent role for the right candidate. The school provides tailored education and care to pupils of all ages with a diverse range of needs — including autism, ADHD, SEMH, Down’s syndrome, physical disabilities, complex medical conditions and cerebral palsy. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as you’ll work across various classes and key stages depending on where the need is greatest. Your role will include: ? Supporting pupils during lessons and structured activities to help them access the curriculum ? Encouraging and modelling positive social interaction and communication skills ? Assisting with sensory activities, therapy sessions and educational outings ? Providing one-to-one and small group support based on individual learning plans ? Helping pupils develop independence in everyday tasks, from organising materials to self-care routines ? Offering emotional reassurance, using de-escalation strategies when behaviour becomes challenging ? Preparing and adapting resources to match different learning styles and abilities ? Assisting with personal care needs respectfully and discreetly ? Maintaining close communication with teachers, therapists and families to ensure consistency of support We’re looking for someone who: ? Has at least three months’ experience in SEND, care or an educational support role ? Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience when facing challenges ? Is comfortable supporting pupils with complex medical or personal care needs ? Can work flexibly across age groups and learning levels ? Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, pupils and families ? Holds a TA Level 2 qualification (desirable but not essential) ? Holds a full UK driving licence (advantageous) In return, you’ll join a welcoming team that values collaboration and places pupils at the heart of everything they do. You'll receive guidance and ongoing support from both the school and our dedicated agency team. If you’re ready to bring energy, commitment and compassion to a rewarding SEND environment, we’d love to hear from you. INDLON <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sam Higham&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038</strong></strong>