Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional leader in education, Simply Education Ltd, is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Buckinghamshire. This full-time role involves supporting vulnerable students, implementing behavior strategies, and fostering emotional resilience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability and a passion for education, while enjoying benefits like access to training and 24/7 consultant support.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with 24/7 access

Access to free CPD training

Email and SMS confirmation of bookings

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Passion for education and learning.
• Confident, resilient, and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with students.
• Assisting with classroom activities and providing one-on-one instruction.
• Implementing behavior management strategies.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Behaviour management strategies

Building rapport

Job description

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Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Buckinghamshire

Client: Simply Education Ltd

Location: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bcd2d7501a96

Job Views: 14

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable students? Have you considered a role in a Special Educational Needs School? If so, Simply Education would love to talk to you about SEN opportunities across the Buckinghamshire area.

Simply Education is seeking a dynamic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join us and work collaboratively in an Aylesbury-based SEN primary school. The successful candidate will support vulnerable students with a range of needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. This role requires adaptability, empathy, and a strong understanding of behaviour management strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help.
• Assisting with Classroom Activities: Supporting lesson delivery by assisting students during activities, providing one-on-one instruction, and adapting materials to meet individual needs.
• Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Assisting in implementing behaviour support plans, using techniques like positive reinforcement, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.
• Providing Emotional Support: Offering additional emotional support, encouragement, and reassurance to help students cope and build resilience.
• Supporting Inclusion: Promoting participation of students with needs in classroom and school activities, collaborating with teachers to modify activities and assignments for accessibility.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children.
• A passion for education and learning.
• Ability to build good rapport with staff and students.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Confident, resilient, and empathetic.

Benefits of working with Simply Education:

• Dedicated consultant with 24/7 access via phone, text, or email.
• Access to Educational Development Managers offering free CPD training.
• Email and SMS confirmation of bookings.