SEN Teaching Assistant – Flexible Support for Learners

Supply Desk Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in High Wycombe. The role involves providing targeted support to pupils with special educational needs, assisting teaching staff and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate will be caring, patient and able to work within a SEN team, supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development while promoting a positive learning environment. DBS required or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work within a wider school/SEN team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Commitment to inclusion and supporting every pupil to thrive.
• Current Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Work with class teacher and SENCO to support learning needs.
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional and communication development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Encourage confidence, independence, resilience and positive attitudes to learning.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour using calm, consistent approaches.
• Assist pupils with developing communication and social skills.
• Provide additional support during lessons, breaks, lunchtimes, outdoor activities and trips.
• Support pupils with personal care and hygiene needs where appropriate.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress, behaviour, engagement and development.
• Communicate with teachers, SENCOs, parents and school team.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in High Wycombe. The role involves providing targeted support to pupils with special educational needs, assisting teaching staff and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate will be caring, patient and able to work within a SEN team, supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development while promoting a positive learning environment. DBS required or willingness to obtain one.