SEN/SLD Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Piddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD training

Long-term role with progression

Supportive school team

Job summary

Supply Desk is partnering with a specialist school in the High Wycombe area to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD). The role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping students build communication and independence, and working with the class teacher to adapt activities for inclusive participation.

The position is full-time, based in High Wycombe, with immediate start available and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support or residential setting is essential.
• A DBS update service check or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work full-time in the High Wycombe area.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Assist with adapting activities so every pupil can participate.
• Follow individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.
• Assist with personal care where needed.
• Keep the classroom calm, safe and positive.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.

Skills

Care setting experience

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

SEN/SLD Teaching Assistant High Wycombe (HP14)

Full-Time Specialist SEN Setting £90 £110 per day
Immediate Start Available

Are you a patient, caring person looking for work that genuinely matters? Supply Desk is partnering with a welcoming specialist school in the High Wycombe area that needs an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD).

Experience from care, support work or youth work is highly valued. If you have supported vulnerable children or adults before, your skills will transfer straight into the classroom and you will be making a real difference from day one.

What You ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SLD on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping pupils build communication, social and independence skills
• Working alongside the class teacher to adapt activities so every pupil can take part
• Following individual education plans (IEPs) and agreed behaviour strategies
• Assisting with personal care where needed
• Keeping the classroom calm, safe and positive
• Working as part of a close team of teachers, SENCOs and support staff

What We re Looking For

• Experience in a care, support or residential setting (essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Patience, empathy and resilience
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, professional approach to challenging behaviour
• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Availability to work full-time in the High Wycombe area

Nice to Have

• Previous school or SEN experience
• Knowledge of SLD, ASD or PMLD
• Team Teach or similar behaviour training
• Personal care experience

What You ll Get

• A great route from care into education
• A friendly, supportive school team
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Long-term work with room to progress
• The chance to change pupils lives every single day

All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.