1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs

Tradewind Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work in High Wycombe with pupils aged 7–19 in a specialist complex-needs setting. The role focuses on communication, sensory regulation and independence, supporting personalised learning plans and safeguarding throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have SEN/SEND experience, autism awareness and familiarity with strategies for complex needs. Training and support from the school team are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN education or specialist support settings.
• Experience with complex communication needs or SCERTS frameworks is a plus.
• Ability to support pupils aged 7–19 in a complex education setting.
• Comfort with personalised learning programmes and safeguarding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support within lessons and activities.
• Help pupils communicate their needs and choices.
• Support personalised learning programmes and target goals.
• Encourage engagement, participation and independence.
• Support physical development and movement-based activities.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to follow agreed approaches.

Skills

SEN/SEND

Autism

PMLD

Complex Needs

Communication Difficulties

Sensory Needs

Physical Disabilities

Care or Support Work

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work in High Wycombe with pupils aged 7–19 in a specialist complex-needs setting. The role focuses on communication, sensory regulation and independence, supporting personalised learning plans and safeguarding throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have SEN/SEND experience, autism awareness and familiarity with strategies for complex needs. Training and support from the school team are provided.