SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you patient, caring, and motivated to make a real difference in pupils' lives?

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).

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

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Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, adapting learning to their individual needs

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Assist teachers in delivering engaging, structured lessons and sensory activities

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Encourage independence, social interaction, and confidence through positive reinforcement

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Use communication systems such as Makaton, PECS, and visual supports to aid understanding

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Provide personal care and mobility support where required

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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to support EHCP goals

What We're Looking For:

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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school or care background)

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A calm, patient, and resilient approach with a genuine passion for inclusive education

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Confidence using sensory, structured, and visual communication strategies

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Willingness to support with personal care when needed

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A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service