Teaching Assistant - KS4 ASD - Slough

Teaching Assistant - KS4 ASD Location: SloughStart: ASAPContract: Long-term / Full-timePay: per day Agency: Empowering LearningEmpowering Learning is working with a secondary school in Slough to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support a KS4 ASD class with significant behavioural needs.This is a challenging but rewarding role, supporting students who may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, calm and confident support. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SEN team to help pupils stay engaged, manage their emotions and access learning.What the role involves:Supporting KS4 pupils with ASD on a one-to-one and small-group basisHelping pupils manage behaviour, emotions and transitions throughout the school dayEncouraging positive engagement in lessons and learning activitiesSupporting pupils with communication, social interaction and independenceWorking alongside teachers, SENCOs and other support staffFollowing behaviour, safeguarding and SEN policiesProviding consistent support and helping maintain a safe, structured environmentWhat we''re looking for:Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD or challenging behaviourConfidence working in a demanding classroom environmentA calm, patient and resilient approachStrong behaviour management and de-escalation skillsTeam Teach training is desirable but not essentialAbility to build trust and rapport with pupilsA proactive, reliable and team-focused attitudeEnhanced DBS on the update ..... full job details .....