SEN Teacher Assistant

South Ascot Village Primary School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EA

37 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,967.00 - £28,409.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN Teacher Assistant job summary

Make a Difference Every Day

At South Ascot Village School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our school is built on care, inclusivity and a shared commitment to nurturing the dreams, ambitions and aspirations of all pupils, staff and families. We celebrate diversity, foster high expectations and create a safe, supportive environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEN Unit, supporting autistic children and pupils with complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives while working alongside a dedicated and supportive team.

Learn more about the school at www.SouthAscotVillageSchool.org.uk

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant within our SEN Unit, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence and achieve success both academically and socially. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide high-quality support tailored to individual needs.

The role includes:

• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs within our specialist provision.
• Assisting with learning activities and adapting resources to help children access the curriculum.
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Supervising pupils during lunchtime and breaktimes to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Providing personal care and medical support where required, with appropriate training and guidance.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them succeed.
• Has experience working with children in a school or similar environment.
• Is patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is willing to learn and develop specialist knowledge of autism and SEND.
• Can remain calm, positive and resilient when supporting children with additional needs.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child receives the support they need to flourish.

Experience of supporting pupils with autism, communication needs or complex needs would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with the enthusiasm, compassion and commitment to make a difference.

Why Join South Ascot Village School?

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A highly rewarding role making a real impact on children's lives.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Supportive colleagues and leadership who value teamwork and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work in a school where care, ambition, determination, growth, curiosity, connection and creativity are at the heart of everything we do.

Safeguarding

South Ascot Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of an inclusive, ambitious and caring school community, 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 South Ascot Village Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: South Ascot Village Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-ascot-village-primary-school

South Ascot School is a one form entry school community primary school, welcoming children from the age of 3 -11. It is set in a wonderful woodland setting in the heart of Ascot.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Berkshire