SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension schemes

CPD courses and webinars

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The role involves helping children build confidence, communication skills and independence in welcoming mainstream and SEN settings.

You will work alongside teachers and specialist staff, adapt to individual learning needs, and contribute to a calm, engaging classroom environment. Training is provided, and prior experience with children is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Patience, empathy and strong communication skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on an individual or small-group basis.
• Encourage independence, communication and positive social interaction.
• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to meet individual learning needs.
• Promote a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and everyday life skills.
• Adapt support to meet a variety of additional needs.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Make every day count by supporting pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity offers the chance to work in welcoming mainstream schools and specialist SEN provisions where every achievement is recognised and celebrated.

Educational settings across High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire are seeking caring, patient and committed professionals to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. Experience working with children and young people is essential, while previous experience supporting SEN is preferred but not essential, as full training is provided.

Many of the settings take a therapeutic approach, placing equal importance on academic progress, emotional wellbeing, communication and independent living skills.

Your day could include:

• Supporting pupils on an individual or small-group basis.
• Encouraging independence, communication and positive social interaction.
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff to meet individual learning needs.
• Promoting a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and everyday life skills.
• Adapting your support to meet a variety of additional needs.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have experience working with children and young people and demonstrate patience, empathy and strong communication skills. An understanding of special educational needs is beneficial, although comprehensive training will be provided. You'll be adaptable, proactive and committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential within a supportive educational environment.

Why register with Tradewind?

• Access to a streamlined onboarding process, allowing you to start work quickly.
• Dedicated support from Charlie, specialist consultant with over 10 years' education experience.
• Free access to more than 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and professional resources.
• Opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist SEN settings and alternative provisions.
• Holiday pay, pension schemes and pathways into permanent roles and teacher training opportunities.

Whether you're already working within SEND education or looking to build your experience in specialist settings, this SEN Teaching Assistant role provides the opportunity to make a genuine difference in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire while continuing to develop your own skills and experience.

To find out more, contact Charlie at Tradewind on (phone number removed) for an informal conversation, or apply today by sending your up-to-date CV and cover letter to (url removed).