SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses,webs

Permanent opportunities available

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire to support pupils aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, sensory and communication needs in a specialist setting. The role involves working closely with teaching staff and therapists to help pupils develop communication, independence, physical skills and readiness to learn.

Experience within SEN is highly desirable; the successful candidate will contribute to a calm, supportive learning environment that

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with complex SEN.
• Experience supporting communication, sensory or cognitive needs.
• Patient and consistent approach.
• Ability to follow personalised strategies and guidance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine understanding of supporting pupils towards greater independence.
• Experience in a specialist school, SEN provision, care environment or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with complex additional needs.
• Assist pupils with communication, learning and engagement.
• Support the development of independence and life skills.
• Follow individual education, care and communication strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other members of the wider team.
• Help pupils access lessons and activities by reducing barriers to learning.
• Support pupils' physical, sensory and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage appropriate communication, choice-making and social interaction.
• Maintain a safe, calm and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Independence focus

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire - Specialist Setting

Support pupils aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, sensory and communication needs in a specialist education setting.

SEN Teaching Assistant required in High Wycombe to support pupils aged 7-19 with complex learning, communication, sensory and physical needs. Experience within SEN is highly desirable.

A specialist education setting in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, sensory and communication needs. This is an opportunity for a professional with relevant SEN experience to work closely with teaching staff and specialist teams to help pupils develop communication, independence, physical skills and readiness to learn.

The Setting:

The provision supports pupils with a wide range of complex additional needs, including learners working towards greater independence and preparation for life beyond school.

The curriculum places significant emphasis on:

• Communication and interaction
• Cognitive development
• Social and emotional wellbeing
• Physical and motor development
• Environmental awareness and independence
• Developing the ability to make choices and express preferences
• Reducing barriers to learning
• Preparing pupils for adulthood

Your Responsibilities:

You will be expected to:

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with complex additional needs
• Assist pupils with communication, learning and engagement
• Support the development of independence and life skills
• Follow individual education, care and communication strategies
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other members of the wider team
• Help pupils access lessons and activities by reducing barriers to learning
• Support pupils' physical, sensory and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage appropriate communication, choice-making and social interaction
• Maintain a safe, calm and supportive learning environment

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with complex SEN
• Experience supporting communication, sensory or cognitive needs
• A patient and consistent approach
• The ability to follow personalised strategies and guidance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine understanding of supporting pupils towards greater independence
• Experience in a specialist school, SEN provision, care environment or similar setting

Benefits

• FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses, webinars and resources
• Permanent opportunities available