Graduate Teaching Assistant Maidenhead – Specialist SEN School in Maidenhead for children with Low to High Support Autism

Location: MaidenheadPay: £95 per dayHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:45pmStart: January 2025 | Duration: Until July 2025 (with potential to go permanent)

Are you a graduate eager to work in a meaningful and rewarding role, supporting children with high-support autism and profound multiple learning challenges? Do you have a genuine desire to understand the world of specialist education and discover if this is the right career path for you?

This Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role in a specialist school in Maidenhead offers a unique opportunity to work closely with children who have complex needs, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role is about much more than academic support – it’s about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Your sincerity and understanding of your motives are crucial in this role. Together, we’ll explore your career objectives and help you determine whether working in this field is the right path for you.

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What the Role Involves

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work with children who have high-support autism, physical challenges, sensory impairments, and emotional regulation needs.
• Support a range of classes, tailored to individual needs, which may include personal care for children with higher support needs.
• Collaborate with educators to focus on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), alongside other therapies designed to support each child’s development.
• Help children build emotional regulation skills in a caring and structured environment.
• Engage with children who use wheelchairs and assist with physical challenges, supporting their independence.
• Work alongside professionals to deliver specialised support for sensory impairments, using creative and practical approaches to enhance learning.

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What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking graduates who are:

• Sincere, reflective, and empathetic, with a genuine desire to support children with complex needs.
• Open to understanding the challenges and rewards of working in specialist education.
• Patient, nurturing, and committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of children.
• Motivated to gain insights into the world of SEN education and therapies, using this experience to shape their future career goals.
• Comfortable supporting children with personal care needs in high-support settings.

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What You’ll Gain

This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in:

• Specialist Education
• Educational Psychology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
• Social Work

We will help you explore your motivations, refine your objectives, and determine whether this is the right field for you.

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What We Offer

• Pay: £95 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:45pm
• Start Date: January 2025, with a 1-week paid trial to ensure the role is the right fit for you and the school.
• Duration: Through to July 2025, with options to go permanent if it’s the right move for both you and the school.
• Support and Development: Training and mentoring to help you succeed in this role and gain valuable insights into the SEN sector.

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Why Choose This Role?

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to work closely with children who need your support and care. You’ll gain invaluable experience, working with a range of therapies and professionals, in a setting dedicated to improving the lives of children with high-support needs.

If you’re sincere in your desire to help others and eager to explore a career in specialist education, this role will provide the foundation you need to grow and succeed.

How to Apply

Contact Milk Education today to discuss your career aspirations and see if this role aligns with your goals.

Click “Apply” now to take the first step towards an inspiring and life-changing career in specialist education!