SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Real Difference as a SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a teaching assistant ready to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people? Whether you’re exploring a future in educational psychology, clinical work, or SEN teaching, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) across a variety of specialist settings.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a range of specialist schools and provisions throughout Aylesbury. You’ll have the opportunity to work in settings that include:

• Special schools, alternative provisions, and inclusive mainstream units

• Supporting students with needs such as ASD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD, and more

• 1:1 and small group support roles

• Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams

• Flexible opportunities, including full-time and day-to-day supply work

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from psychology graduates and anyone passionate about supporting children with SEN who are:

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Motivated to learn and develop in a supportive environment

• Experienced in working with children, formally or informally

• Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS (or already have one)

Whether you’re just starting your career or building on previous experience, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while gaining valuable insight into SEN education and child development.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working to suit your schedule

• Supportive team and dedicated recruitment consultant

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Access to a wide network of outstanding specialist schools across Aylesbury

If you’re ready to inspire, support, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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