Senior SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Senior SEN Teaching Assistant |Salary: £475-£500 per week | Monday to Friday | Temp-to-Permanent

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden ready to take the next step in your education career?

A specialist educational setting in Great Missenden, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning and make a positive difference to pupils' educational and personal development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive education professional who can combine hands-on pupil support with greater responsibility for delivering learning activities, supporting teachers and promoting positive outcomes.

Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN is essential. Experience delivering interventions, leading learning activities or taking on additional classroom responsibilities would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden

Lead planned learning activities and support lesson delivery in the absence of the class teacher, where appropriate.

Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.

Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy, communication and other areas of identified need.

Work closely with teachers to adapt lesson materials and learning resources to meet individual abilities and targets.

Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Encourage independence, resilience, confidence and engagement in learning.

Implement individual support strategies and contribute to reviews of pupils' progress.

The Ideal Candidate Senior SEN Teaching Assistant in Great Missenden

Previous experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant, or in a similar educational support role.

A strong understanding of special educational needs and the barriers that can affect learning.

Experience delivering interventions, leading small groups or taking responsibility for classroom activities.

The ability to adapt support strategies and resources to meet individual needs.

Strong communication...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Great Missenden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English