SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Wendover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and build confidence and independence.

You will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, adapt lessons with teachers, and promote positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one support in an educational setting.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and calm responses to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support teaching staff in adapting lessons to make learning accessible and engaging.
• Break activities into manageable steps to encourage participation and progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and healthy social interactions.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant role in Wendover, Buckinghamshire

Make a difference. Build confidence. Change young lives.

Are you a compassionate, patient and resilient individual who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed?

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs, and the ability to build positive relationships that inspire confidence, independence and a love of learning?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant in Wendover to join a specialist educational setting supporting pupils with a range of additional learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This is more than just a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, helping young people overcome barriers to learning, recognise their strengths and achieve things they may not have thought possible.

The Role in Wendover

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment where every pupil feels valued and encouraged to reach their potential.

Working closely with teachers and other education professionals, you will provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and helping pupils develop both academically and personally.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.


• Supporting teaching staff in adapting lessons and making learning accessible and engaging.


• Breaking activities down into manageable steps to encourage participation and progress.


• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and healthy social interactions.


• Supporting individual learning targets and celebrating personal achievements.

We want someone who brings the right combination of experience, patience and genuine passion for supporting young people.

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs.


• Essential experience providing one-to-one support in an educational or similar setting.


• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs.


• Confidence in promoting positive behaviour and responding calmly to challenging situations.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and wider support teams.


• Available to commute to Wendover

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy