Support Worker – Maidenhead

Support Worker – Maidenhead Support Worker – Maidenhead – Education and Training Provided Start Date: January 2026 Pay: £101.40 per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (Trial/observation days available) Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional needs? Do you have experience in care, early years, or supporting individuals with complex learning needs? This Support Worker role could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education setting in Maidenhead, supporting children and young people with autism, communication differences, sensory needs and physical needs. The setting offers a nurturing, highly structured, and therapy-focused environment—providing pupils with personalised support to help them develop key life skills, emotional regulation, communication and independence. Support Worker – Maidenhead – Education and Training – Support Worker – Maidenhead This Role Is Particularly Suited To Individuals Considering Careers In: Psychology Occupational Therapy Speech & Language Therapy Care / SEN pathway roles About the Role As a Support Worker, you will work within a small class team, supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis. You will be helping children access learning, social activities and sensory experiences, while promoting communication and independence. Your daily role will include: Supporting pupils with communication and engagement throughout the school day Assisting with personal care, feeding and mobility needs (training provided) Supporting children with sensory and emotional regulation Helping to deliver structured lessons and activity-based learning Encouraging progress through positive behaviour strategies Working closely with the teacher and therapy teams to implement individual learning plans Helping create a safe, calm and encouraging environment We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have: Experience in care, early years, or supporting individuals with SEND (voluntary or paid) Confidence or willingness to assist with personal care Patience, empathy and dedication to helping children thrive Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Experience with autism, learning disabilities, non-verbal communication, or behaviour support is advantageous — but not essential, as full training is provided. Support Worker – Maidenhead – Education and Training – Support Worker – Maidenhead Benefits to YOU: • Excellent rates of pay • Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance • Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule • 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook • Exclusive school & trust partnerships • Access to our FREE Perks Portal with exclusive discounts (our version of the Blue Light Card) • Progress your career with 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy • FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, created by real teachers • FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook + access to our wellbeing hub (CPD courses, fitness & mental health resources) • School Preparation Pack – be ready before your placement starts • 24/7 support from your personal consultant • Access to our Unbottled division bringing lived-experience speakers into schools • Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency If you are proactive, patient, and committed to helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Click “Apply Now” or contact us to find out more. Support Worker – Maidenhead – Education and Training – Support Worker – Maidenhead