Overview
Reference
SENTAHW Salary
£95 - £104/day Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Buckinghamshire -- High Wycombe Job Type
Temporary Posted
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Interaction Education are pleased to currently be working with a lovely school in High Wycombe, in their search for an SEN Teaching Assistant.
This role is working with a PMLD child (or group of children) and is a full time, temp to perm position (12 weeks temporary before becoming permanent for the successful candidate) and would suit someone with experience in this field prior to this role.
The key responsibilities for this role can be found below:
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with PMLD.
2. Assist with personalised learning activities, sensory programmes, and therapeutic interventions.
3. Support pupils with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, following training and school protocols.
4. Use specialist equipment (e.g., hoists, switches, sensory resources) safely and confidently.
5. Help maintain accurate records of progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
6. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and external professionals.
7. Promote communication using a range of methods (e.g., eye-gaze, symbols, switches, AAC).
8. Foster a positive, nurturing, and respectful environment.
Person Specification
Essential:
9. Experience working with children or young people with SEN, ideally PMLD.
10. Calm, patient, and adaptable with excellent communication skills.
11. Willingness to provide personal care and follow individual care plans.
12. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable:
13. Knowledge of sensory approaches, AAC, or therapeutic interventions.
14. Training in manual handling, hoisting, or medical needs support.
T - 01923 200810
We look forward to receiving your application!
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