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Supply Desk
SEN/SLD Teaching Assistant
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £90 - 110 - Day
- Recruiter
- Supply Desk
- Closes
- 11 Jan 2027
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
SEN/SLD Teaching Assistant – High Wycombe (HP14)
Full-Time | Specialist SEN Setting | £90 – £110 per day
Immediate Start Available
Are you a patient, caring person looking for work that genuinely matters? Supply Desk is partnering with a welcoming specialist school in the High Wycombe area that needs an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD).
Experience from care, support work or youth work is highly valued. If you have supported vulnerable children or adults before, your skills will transfer straight into the classroom – and you will be making a real difference from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting pupils with SLD on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Helping pupils build communication, social and independence skills
Working alongside the class teacher to adapt activities so every pupil can take part
Following individual education plans (IEPs) and agreed behaviour strategies
Assisting with personal care where needed
Keeping the classroom calm, safe and positive
Working as part of a close team of teachers, SENCOs and support staff
What We’re Looking For
Experience in a care, support or residential setting (essential)
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Patience, empathy and resilience
Good communication and teamwork skills
A calm, professional approach to challenging behaviour
A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Availability to work full-time in the High Wycombe area
Nice to Have
Previous school or SEN experience
Knowledge of SLD, ASD or PMLD
Team Teach or similar behaviour training
Personal care experience
What You’ll Get
A great route from care into education
A friendly, supportive school team
Ongoing training and CPD
Long-term work with room to progress
The chance to change pupils’ lives every single day
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If you are a caring, committed person who wants to put your care experience to use as an SEN/SLD Teaching Assistant in High Wycombe, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or call us for a chat.
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Ad ID: 5419328897
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