MLD TA

Teaching Assistant andndash; Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Full-Time or Part-Time | Start Date: September 2025

Are you looking to make aandnbsp;real differenceandnbsp;in aandnbsp;supportive and inclusive school environment£ Aandnbsp;highly regarded schoolandnbsp;inandnbsp;Cheshamandnbsp;is seeking aandnbsp;dedicated Teaching Assistantandnbsp;to support pupils withandnbsp;Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)andnbsp;starting thisandnbsp;September.

This school is known for itsandnbsp;nurturing ethos,andnbsp;inclusive values, and commitment to helping every childandnbsp;achieve their potential, regardless of the challenges they face. They are looking for aandnbsp;compassionate and skilled support professional, ideally withandnbsp;experience or qualifications in moving and handling, to join their team.

Key Support Areas:

• Helping studentsandnbsp;understand instructionsandnbsp;and task requirements
• Supporting the development ofandnbsp;sequencing skillsandnbsp;(e.g., following a recipe or experiment)
• Assisting withandnbsp;personal organisationandnbsp;andandnbsp;memory retention
• Encouragingandnbsp;positive social interactionsandnbsp;andandnbsp;self-esteem
• Providing tailored support inandnbsp;literacy,andnbsp;numeracy, andandnbsp;conceptual understanding

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliveringandnbsp;targeted supportandnbsp;in reading, writing, and numeracy
• Creating aandnbsp;positive learning atmosphereandnbsp;for students
• Assisting withandnbsp;managing challenging behaviourandnbsp;alongside the class teacher
• Collaborating onandnbsp;lesson planningandnbsp;andandnbsp;activity delivery
• Monitoring andandnbsp;recording student progress
• Providingandnbsp;1:1 or small group tutoring

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience working withandnbsp;SEN studentsandnbsp;or a strong desire to do so
• Solid understanding ofandnbsp;Special Educational Needsandnbsp;and aandnbsp;passion for development
• Ability to manageandnbsp;challenging behaviourandnbsp;with empathy and consistency
• Commitment toandnbsp;fixed working daysandnbsp;(full or part-time)
• Holds aandnbsp;valid DBSandnbsp;on the update service or willing to obtain one
• Has relevantandnbsp;training or qualificationsandnbsp;to support learners with MLD

Why Join Us£

• Work with aandnbsp;dedicated consultantandnbsp;who supports you every step of the way
• Access toandnbsp;top rates of pay,andnbsp;professional development, andandnbsp;pension contributions
• Be part of a network of schools acrossandnbsp;Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire
• Receive aandnbsp;andpound;100 andlsquo;Golden Helloandrsquo;andnbsp;for refe