Senior SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics seeks a Senior SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden to support teaching and learning in a specialist setting. You will lead activities, run tailored interventions, and support pupils with SEN, promoting positive development.

Ideal candidates have SEN experience, can deliver small-group sessions, and adapt resources to individual needs. A Level 3 TA qualification or HLTA is advantageous, with dedication to pupil progress and collaboration with teachers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant or equivalent educational support role.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Experience delivering interventions or leading small groups.
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or HLTA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned learning activities and support lesson delivery when the class teacher is absent.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
• Adapt materials and resources to meet individual needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and behaviour.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication

Organisation

Behaviour management

Interventions

Education

Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

HLTA (desirable)

Job description

Senior SEN Teaching Assistant |Salary: £475-£500 per week | Monday to Friday | Temp-to-Permanent

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden ready to take the next step in your education career?

A specialist educational setting in Great Missenden, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning and make a positive difference to pupils' educational and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive education professional who can combine hands-on pupil support with greater responsibility for delivering learning activities, supporting teachers and promoting positive outcomes.

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN is essential. Experience delivering interventions, leading learning activities or taking on additional classroom responsibilities would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden

• Lead planned learning activities and support lesson delivery in the absence of the class teacher, where appropriate.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, communication and other areas of identified need.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt lesson materials and learning resources to meet individual abilities and targets.
• Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence, resilience, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Implement individual support strategies and contribute to reviews of pupils' progress.

The Ideal Candidate Senior SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden

• Previous experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant, or in a similar educational support role.
• A strong understanding of special educational needs and the barriers that can affect learning.
• Experience delivering interventions, leading small groups or taking responsibility for classroom activities.
• The ability to adapt support strategies and resources to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication, organisation and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent experience would be advantageous. An HLTA qualification is desirable where appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.

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