Teaching Assistant SEND

The Methodist Church in Britain; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Two-week October half-term break

Flexible working around working days

Annual Headspace Day in term time

On-site fitness suite access

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Misbourne, an 11-18 academy, invites applications for a term-time Teaching Assistant in the specialist SEND team. You will help students with SEND engage with learning, both in lessons alongside teachers and in small-group or one-to-one sessions, promoting inclusion and progress across the curriculum.

Key attributes include patience, adaptability, clear communication and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at minimum.
• Further education related to SEND is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with subject teachers to support progress in individual subjects.
• Support individuals and small groups to reinforce learning in class and one-to-one.
• Help students engage with learning, build confidence and progress across the curriculum.
• Be a positive role model, socially and academically.
• Foster positive relationships with staff and peers.
• Be flexible to meet daily SEND department needs.
• Identify training needs and attend internal and external training.
• Maintain records, carry out assessment and evaluate students' needs.
• Ensure inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all.

Skills

Patient and adaptable

Strong communication and teamwork

Commitment to student development

Passion for learning

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Further education related to SEND

Job description

This is a term-time Teaching Assistant post in the specialist SEND team at The Misbourne, an 11-18 academy. The role centres on helping students with special educational needs and disabilities engage with learning, both in lessons alongside subject teachers and in small-group or one-to-one sessions. Working days can be arranged with considerable flexibility, and the post includes a range of staff benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is expected as soon as possible, around November or December 2026.

What the job involves

• Work with subject teachers to support students' progress in individual subjects
• Support individual students and small groups to reinforce learning in class and one-to-one
• Help students engage with learning, build confidence and progress across the curriculum
• Act as a positive role model, socially and academically
• Foster and develop positive relationships with staff and peers
• Be flexible to meet the daily needs of the SEND department
• Identify personal training needs and attend internal and external training
• Maintain records, carry out assessment and evaluate students' needs
• Ensure inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Further education relating to learning and development needs for SEND students

Experience

• Relevant experience working with young people
• Previous Teaching Assistant or similar educational support experience

Skills & knowledge

• Patient and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to supporting the academic and personal development of young people
• Passion for the importance of learning

Nice to have

• Experience within a secondary school setting

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Two-week October half-term break
• Flexible working around working days
• Annual personal Headspace Day taken in term time
• Access to the on-site fitness suite, subject to opening hours
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities