Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 206648 |
Summary
We are currently seeking patient, reliable, and compassionate individuals based in or around Wokingham who are interested in supporting young people in a role that goes beyond traditional teaching.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are comfortable working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and who understand that some young people need stability, encouragement, and consistent support alongside their learning.
If you are someone who values patience, relationship-building, and making a meaningful difference in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you.
Most of our referrals involve children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or other complex challenges.
Many of the young people we support:
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Have found it difficult to thrive in mainstream school environments
Have found it difficult to thrive in mainstream school environments
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May currently be out of education or attending on a reduced timetable
May currently be out of education or attending on a reduced timetable
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Require structured, calm, and consistent support to rebuild confidence
Require structured, calm, and consistent support to rebuild confidence
To ensure continuity for our students, we ask Teaching Assistants to commit to:
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A minimum of 10-15 hours per week
A minimum of 10-15 hours per week
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Core hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm
Core hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm
-
Availability Monday to Friday
Availability Monday to Friday
Consistency is extremely important in this role, as many of our learners benefit greatly from predictable routines and stable support.
Alongside supporting students with their learning, tutors are expected to:
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Maintain accurate attendance records
Maintain accurate attendance records
-
Track and report student progress and engagement
Track and report student progress and engagement
-
Provide clear updates that can be shared with schools and partner professionals
Provide clear updates that can be shared with schools and partner professionals
-
Follow safeguarding procedures and documentation standards
Follow safeguarding procedures and documentation standards
These updates help ensure that students receive the right level of support and educational planning.
Previous tutoring or teaching experience is not required.
We welcome applications from individuals who:
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Feel comfortable working with SEN or SEMH students
Feel comfortable working with SEN or SEMH students
-
Have a patient, calm, and supportive approach
Have a patient, calm, and supportive approach
-
Are reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people
Are reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people
-
Can work independently and maintain clear communication
Can work independently and maintain clear communication
-
Are organised and able to keep simple records and updates
Are organised and able to keep simple records and updates
Experience working with young people in schools, youth work, care, mentoring, or support roles can be helpful but is not essential.
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£17-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
£17-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
Success in this role isn't always measured by grades alone.
Sometimes progress means:
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A student attending and engaging calmly
A student attending and engaging calmly
-
Completing work they once refused to attempt
Completing work they once refused to attempt
-
Rebuilding trust with a supportive adult
Rebuilding trust with a supportive adult
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a genuine difference, and can commit to consistent hours in the Wokingham area, we would love to hear from you.
This is support work that can truly change a young person's trajectory.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are comfortable working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and who understand that some young people need stability, encouragement, and consistent support alongside their learning.
If you are someone who values patience, relationship-building, and making a meaningful difference in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you.
Most of our referrals involve children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or other complex challenges.
Many of the young people we support:
-
Have found it difficult to thrive in mainstream school environments
Have found it difficult to thrive in mainstream school environments
-
May currently be out of education or attending on a reduced timetable
May currently be out of education or attending on a reduced timetable
-
Require structured, calm, and consistent support to rebuild confidence
Require structured, calm, and consistent support to rebuild confidence
To ensure continuity for our students, we ask Teaching Assistants to commit to:
-
A minimum of 10-15 hours per week
A minimum of 10-15 hours per week
-
Core hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm
Core hours between 8:30am and 3:30pm
-
Availability Monday to Friday
Availability Monday to Friday
Consistency is extremely important in this role, as many of our learners benefit greatly from predictable routines and stable support.
Alongside supporting students with their learning, tutors are expected to:
-
Maintain accurate attendance records
Maintain accurate attendance records
-
Track and report student progress and engagement
Track and report student progress and engagement
-
Provide clear updates that can be shared with schools and partner professionals
Provide clear updates that can be shared with schools and partner professionals
-
Follow safeguarding procedures and documentation standards
Follow safeguarding procedures and documentation standards
These updates help ensure that students receive the right level of support and educational planning.
Previous tutoring or teaching experience is not required.
We welcome applications from individuals who:
-
Feel comfortable working with SEN or SEMH students
Feel comfortable working with SEN or SEMH students
-
Have a patient, calm, and supportive approach
Have a patient, calm, and supportive approach
-
Are reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people
Are reliable and able to build positive relationships with young people
-
Can work independently and maintain clear communication
Can work independently and maintain clear communication
-
Are organised and able to keep simple records and updates
Are organised and able to keep simple records and updates
Experience working with young people in schools, youth work, care, mentoring, or support roles can be helpful but is not essential.
-
£17-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
£17-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
Success in this role isn't always measured by grades alone.
Sometimes progress means:
-
A student attending and engaging calmly
A student attending and engaging calmly
-
Completing work they once refused to attempt
Completing work they once refused to attempt
-
Rebuilding trust with a supportive adult
Rebuilding trust with a supportive adult
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a genuine difference, and can commit to consistent hours in the Wokingham area, we would love to hear from you.
This is support work that can truly change a young person's trajectory.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.