SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire - Immediate Start!

A Special Educational Needs educational setting in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start, this September 2025.

The School:
This specialist education provision supports learners aged 7-19 with complex cognitive, sensory, and communication needs. It has four distinct departments, including sixth-form classes that focus on life skills and fostering independence. At the heart of the school''s priority is well-being and therapeutic support, with integrated occupational and speech and language therapy approaches structured to planning.

Why join as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• Supportive Staff Base! - with current support staff quoting "The school treats you amazingly, supports you in progression and staff are personable and welcoming!"

• The role is adaptable, with options to work in a fixed classroom or across the setting

• Collaborative staff that adapt planning to your strengths; for instance, if your background is in Sport/PE and you feel comfortable to co-lead, the school promote progressive pathways to do so!

• Classes includes both behaviour-focused and SEN learning, with enhanced and extensive resources

• Daily duties include collecting pupils from taxis and managing smooth transitions.

• You''ll be actively engaged throughout - from assisting general class activities to delivering targeted sessions.

Student-focused Responsibilities includes:

• Provide assigned support to pupil(s), developing a full understanding of each EHCP tailored to support the learning of individuals.

• Monitor and understand triggers, aiding pupils to navigate them to ensure positive academic and emotional development.

• Facilitate learning and attention in a classroom with, working alongside departmental leads and experienced support staff.

What we''re looking for in our SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Someone based in or reliably commutable to High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, who is eager to make a positive impact to young people with SEN''s academic, social and emotional development.

• A team player who thrives in an adaptive, nurturing, well-structured classroom environment.

• Confidence to assist in daily routines and transitions - supporting pupils throughout class activities and beyond.

• Adaptable, empathetic, and keen to collaborate closely with colleagues and learners alike.

Are you ready to make a real impact this 2025/26 academic year? - If you are experienced in supporting Special Educational Needs, get in touch with Charlie at Tradewind today to progress your professional pathway at this inclusive specialist school!

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