Teaching Assistant

Academics; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist secondary school in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term role starting in September. This position focuses on providing support to students with special educational needs, including autism and moderate learning difficulties, in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing training

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs (autism, MLD) in any capacity.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, social, and emotional support to students aged 11-16 with special needs.
• Help students engage in learning and develop their independence.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Aylesbury- Education and Training- Aylesbury

Specialist Secondary School Setting

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term from September | Opportunity for Permanent Role

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? A specialist secondary school in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term basis, with the opportunity of a permanent position for the right candidate.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in this inclusive and supportive environment, you will work with students aged 11-16 who have a range of needs including autism and moderate learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will have some experience working with children or young people with special educational needs in a paid or voluntary capacity. We are equally keen to hear from individuals with personal experience, such as caring for a family member with SEN.

This role does not involve personal care and will focus on providing academic, social, and emotional support to help students engage in learning and develop their independence.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

Prior experience working with special educational needs (paid, voluntary, or personal - including autism or MLD)

A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

This is a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in education, youth work, psychology, or social care. The school, based in Aylesbury, offers a supportive staff team and excellent ongoing training.

If you're looking for a rewarding long-term role as a Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury, with the potential to become permanent, apply today to join a team that makes a real difference.

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