Lead Teaching & Learning Assistant – SEND Unit
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | da074a9a-9649-4d20-a63b-63eb3fd68a4a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The main responsibilities of the role are:
To support pupil’s effective, independent learning.
To support pupils with wellbeing and emotional and social development.
To provide extra support for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities. Including intimate care needs when required.
To provide extra support for pupils with English as an additional language.
To support the teacher in the classroom and in preparation for lessons.
• Leads and manages Teaching & Learning Assistants in the room, fostering a shared sense of direction, pride, and motivation among staff.
• Monitors staff and ensure the effectiveness on education in line with policies, procedures and core values.
• Identifies staff training and developmental needs, planning with the SEND Team to ensure these needs are met.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
A good work-life balance
A research informed approach to enhancing teaching and learning
The opportunity to work with supportive and hard-working professional colleagues
An ambitious and dynamic senior leadership team
Extensive support and evidence-based CPD
A free mental health and well-being support package
Commitment to safeguarding
Castleview Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS, Medical checks and Employment References.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
To support pupil’s effective, independent learning.
To support pupils with wellbeing and emotional and social development.
To provide extra support for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities. Including intimate care needs when required.
To provide extra support for pupils with English as an additional language.
To support the teacher in the classroom and in preparation for lessons.
• Leads and manages Teaching & Learning Assistants in the room, fostering a shared sense of direction, pride, and motivation among staff.
• Monitors staff and ensure the effectiveness on education in line with policies, procedures and core values.
• Identifies staff training and developmental needs, planning with the SEND Team to ensure these needs are met.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
A good work-life balance
A research informed approach to enhancing teaching and learning
The opportunity to work with supportive and hard-working professional colleagues
An ambitious and dynamic senior leadership team
Extensive support and evidence-based CPD
A free mental health and well-being support package
Commitment to safeguarding
Castleview Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS, Medical checks and Employment References.