SEN Teaching Assistant

Pay: £24,500.00 - £26,000.00 per year

Job description:

Leader Group is proud to be representing a specialist independent education provider in recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their close-knit and compassionate team based near High Wycombe.

Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Scunthorpe (SEMH School)

£24,570 – £25,935 per annum

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Small, nurturing SEMH School High Wycombe

Make a difference every day. Inspire, support and empower young people to reach their potential.

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our small, supportive team at a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in High Wycombe.

If you’re passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs succeed — both academically and personally — we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with SEMH and other additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you’ll help create a calm, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

Your day might include:

Supporting individual or small groups of pupils in lessons and enrichment activities

Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation through empathy and consistency

Helping to plan and deliver creative learning experiences that build confidence and resilience

Tracking progress and celebrating every small success

Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals

What We’re Looking For

A genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs

Experience in an SEN or SEMH setting (school, youth work, or similar)

Level 3 TA qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Patience, empathy, and a sense of humour — essential!

The ability to stay calm and positive, even on the challenging days

What’s in It for You

Competitive salary and enhanced pay scales based on experience

Fully funded training and professional development opportunities

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app and access to counselling

Staff referral bonus – earn up to £500 when you refer a friend

Blue Light Card and exclusive staff discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance for extra peace of mind

Why Join Us?

Our school is a place where every voice matters and every success counts. We pride ourselves on our family-like environment, where teamwork, humour, and mutual respect make every day rewarding.

If you want to be part of a small school that makes a big difference, this is the role for you.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today and take the next step in your career supporting children and young people to build brighter futures in High Wycombe.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Referral programme

Store discount

Work Location: In person