Overview
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Uniform Education is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Buckinghamshire. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
Responsibilities
* Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, adapting learning to their individual needs
* Assist teachers in delivering engaging, structured lessons and sensory activities
* Encourage independence, social interaction, and confidence through positive reinforcement
* Use communication systems such as Makaton, PECS, and visual supports to aid understanding
* Provide personal care and mobility support where required
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to support EHCP goals
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school or care background)
* A calm, patient, and resilient approach with a genuine passion for inclusive education
* Confidence using sensory, structured, and visual communication strategies
* Willingness to support with personal care when needed
* A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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