SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £475 - £500 per week
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity in Aylesbury?
We are looking for a caring, committed and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant, Aylesbury to join a specialist educational setting, supporting children and young people with additional needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in SEN and make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury, you will provide individual and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning while developing their confidence, communication and independence. You will work closely with teachers and other staff to create a calm, structured and nurturing environment, adapting your approach to meet individual pupil needs.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in a school or another relevant support setting. You should be patient, consistent and compassionate, with the ability to build positive relationships and remain calm when faced with challenging situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
- Supporting pupils with learning, communication and independence
- Working alongside teaching staff to deliver individualised support strategies
- Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing
- Helping create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Supporting pupils with transitions and daily routines
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Adapting support according to individual learning and communication needs
The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant Will Have
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
- Experience providing 1:1 or small-group support
- A patient, caring and consistent approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to remain calm and professional when situations become challenging
- A proactive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively
- The ability to adapt support to meet individual needs
- A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve their potential
Why Apply?
This permanent position offers excellent long-term stability, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your SEN experience. You will be joining a supportive specialist setting where your contribution can have a meaningful impact on pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Aylesbury looking for a permanent opportunity, please apply today. A member of the recruitment team will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates to discuss the role further.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.