SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: High Wycombe
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Start Date: October 2026
Application Closing date: 10th October 2026
About the Role
Are you a caring, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence, and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils' individual learning and development needs.
- Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and communication development.
- Build positive, trusting, and supportive relationships with pupils.
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, resilience, and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, using calm, consistent, and positive approaches.
- Assist pupils with developing their communication, social skills, and relationships with peers.
- Provide additional support during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, outdoor activities, and school trips where required.
- Support pupils with personal care and hygiene needs where appropriate.
- Monitor and record pupils' progress, behaviour, engagement, and development.
- Communicate effectively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers, and other members of the school team.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every pupil feels valued.
- Follow school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, behaviour, and confidentiality.
- Take part in relevant training and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- A caring, patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school and SEN team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.
- A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- Flexible working to suit your availability.
- Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
