SEN Teaching Assistant

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Overview

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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