Inclusion Teaching Assistant

Claycots School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,179.00 - £21,447.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Allowance of £1,215 per annum after a qualifying period

Inclusion Teaching Assistant job summary

At Claycots School, we are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and motivated Inclusion Teaching Assistant to join our thriving and ambitious primary school community. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and ensuring that every child is able to thrive, achieve and feel included.

Working closely with the SENCo, class teachers and wider inclusion team, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including those with EHCPs. You will help deliver tailored learning programmes, provide targeted support, and contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all children feel valued and supported.

This role is both varied and impactful. You will:

• Support pupils’ learning, development and independence through structured and adaptive teaching support
• Help implement Individual Education Plans, behaviour plans and EHCP provision
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Contribute to high-quality classroom environments and effective behaviour management
• Promote inclusion and equal access to learning for all pupils

We are looking for someone who has:

• A genuine passion for inclusion and a commitment to helping every child succeed
• Strong interpersonal skills, resilience and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to adapt, reflect and respond to the needs of pupils in a busy school environment
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining the highest professional standards

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to further develop your career in SEND, this role offers the chance to make a real difference every day.

Why Join Claycots School?

Claycots is a large, vibrant primary school across two campuses, recognised by Ofsted as Good and driven by a strong commitment to continuous improvement and excellence for all pupils.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and forward-thinking employer, offering a wide range of benefits to our staff:

Professional Development & Career Progression

• Ongoing high-quality CPD for all staff
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• A culture that values growth, reflection and continuous improvement
• Gold award in Investors in People

Wellbeing & Support

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling, advice and support
• Access to YuLife, a wellbeing and life insurance platform with rewards for healthy living
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• A positive, inclusive and supportive staff culture

Working Environment & Staff Perks

• Modern facilities and high-quality resources to support teaching and learning
• Newly refurbished staffrooms with hot drink machines
• Staff discounted lunches
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised end-of-term social events open to all staff

At Claycots, we believe that our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, valued and empowered to make a difference. If you share our ambition for inclusion and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Claycots School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 1649 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Claycots School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claycots-school

Claycots School is a large, multi-site school which is judged Good by Ofsted. Currently we have 1700 pupils over two campuses in Slough making us a unique school to work in.

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