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Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 101 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newbury
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title:
Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate:
£101.22 – £105.05 per day
Location:
Newbury, Berkshire
Hours:
Full-time | Monday – Friday | 40 hours per week
Term Time Only | January 2026 Start
Smart Education is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Newbury area. This is a full-time opportunity supporting pupils aged 6–19 with SEMH, ASC, and a range of complex needs. The setting offers an engaging, therapeutic learning environment with a strong focus on outdoor education, personal development, and emotional wellbeing.
Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Be part of a supportive, nurturing staff team
• Opportunity to work closely with pupils who benefit from consistent, personalised support
• Join an environment that incorporates outdoor learning, forest school, and hands-on activities
• Stable, long-term role with professional development opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives every single day
Job Requirements:
• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC, or complex needs (desirable)
• Teaching Assistant experience within SEN or mainstream settings
• Ability to adopt a therapeutic, patient, and flexible approach
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to safeguarding
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• UK-based applicants only
Role Responsibilities:
• Support pupils with complex needs in both 1:1 and small-group settings
• Assist with preparing learning materials and classroom activities
• Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support teams
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment
• Provide supportive, trauma-informed responses to behaviour
• Contribute to pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adultsBefore You Apply
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