SEN Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe

Interaction Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes to provide support to children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The role involves assisting in personalized learning and personal care. Ideal candidates will have experience in this field. This is a full-time temporary position, with potential for permanence after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with PMLD children is essential.
• Calm demeanor with good communication skills is required.
• Willingness to assist with personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist with learning activities and personal care.
• Work with teachers and therapists as part of a team.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Excellent communication skills

Ability to provide personal care

Patient and adaptable

Job description

Interaction Education are pleased to currently be working with a lovely school in High Wycombe, in their search for an SEN Teaching Assistant.

This role is working with a PMLD child (or group of children) and is a full time, temp to perm position (12 weeks temporary before becoming permanent for the successful candidate) and would suit someone with experience in this field prior to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD.
• Assist with personalised learning activities, sensory programmes, and therapeutic interventions.
• Support pupils with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, following training and school protocols.
• Use specialist equipment (e.g., hoists, switches, sensory resources) safely and confidently.
• Help maintain accurate records of progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external professionals.
• Promote communication using a range of methods (e.g., eye-gaze, symbols, switches, AAC).
• Foster a positive, nurturing, and respectful environment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, ideally PMLD.
• Calm, patient, and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to provide personal care and follow individual care plans.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of sensory approaches, AAC, or therapeutic interventions.
• Training in manual handling, hoisting, or medical needs support.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or for more information, contact Tom at Interaction Education to discuss further:

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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Job Info

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe
• Company: Interaction Recruitment
• Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• Posted:
• Closes:
• Sector: Education
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time