Sen Teacher - Reading - Full Time, Part Time Considered,

Emowering learning is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant for a special school in Reading

Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism, PMLD or Complex Needs?

Are you looking to work at a school that empowers you to inspire others while promoting teamwork and ongoing training and support?

About the role:

• SEN Teaching Assistant for a special needs school in Reading
• Start date - ASAP or September, 2023.
• Full time and long term with the potential to turn in to a permanent contract.
• Pay up to £100 per day.
• Supporting pupils on a 1:1, 2:1 or small group basis.
• Ideally you will have some experience or training in one or more of the following: Moving & Handling, Personal Care, PECS, Makaton, Team Teach, Autism strategies etc.
• Providing nurturing and caring support for pupils physical, emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
• Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Care Worker or Support Worker an advantage.

About the school:

• Specialist school for young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autism (ASC).
• The school is highly organised and staff are well supported and trained to meet expectations.
• They have a strong focus on working collaboratively and sharing their talents across the school.
• Diversity & achievements are celebrated and self-esteem and mutual respect and fostered throughout.
• Curriculum is wide ranging, multi-sensory and tailored to meet individual needs.

About the pupils:

• Pupils are aged 2-19 and have an EHCP for SEN with including SLD, Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autism (ASC).
• Pupils are both verbal or non-verbal so some will need support with Speech & Language and often use PECS or Makaton to communicate.
• Some pupils may require wheelchair or hoist support and therefore training or experience in Moving & Handling is ideal.
• If you are open to it some pupils have physical needs and will require Personal Care (optional)
• Staff promote independence, enthusiasm for learning, confidence and courage in their pupils and this is the basis on which pupils are able to achieve.
• Pupil behaviour is excellent and this really contributes to their learning progress.
• The new SEN Teaching Assistant will need to be empathetic, adaptable, resilient and patient.

Benefits for the staff:

• Have a comprehensive induction and training programme
• Are employed on Surrey terms and conditions or the Standard Teachers' Terms and Conditions
• Are entitled to join the contributory Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme depending upon their role
• Have access to an Occupational Health Service
• Have access to an employee benefits scheme which includes discounted shopping and salary sacrifice schemes
• Have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which can provide advice on various matters including finance and can also offer counselling services

How to apply

We look forward to hearing from you, please email your CV to