Sen Teaching Assistant
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Full-time – Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
About the School
Our school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where staff are valued and pupils are encouraged to flourish. We are dedicated to meeting individual needs and fostering a positive learning experience for all children, with a particular emphasis on those with special educational needs.
We are committed to delivering high-quality support that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering customised lessons and adapting resources to meet individual pupil requirements.
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Implement EHCP targets in close collaboration with the SENCO and teaching staff.
- Provide personal care support to pupils when necessary.
- Monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour accurately and promptly.
Candidate Profile
- Experience working with children with SEN is preferred but not essential.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Holds, or is willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.
To learn more, please contact Supply Desk on 01296 752 499 and submit your application below.
We offer a £100 referral fee for successful recommendations of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment standards. (AGY)
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.