SEND Support Assistants Required

Location: High Wycombe
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: CGSENDP1
Salary: £90 - £100/day
Job Published: 29 May 2025

Join Our Team: SEND Support Assistants Wanted at a Primary SEND School Near High Wycombe!

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with primary-aged children with autism and learning difficulties? We are looking for SEND Support Assistants to join a dedicated team at a Primary SEND School near High Wycombe, supporting children with a range of complex needs in a nurturing environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Work with Primary SEND Children: Support children with autism (ASD) and learning difficulties, helping them thrive in their educational journey.

  • A Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, training, and ongoing professional development.

  • Make a Real Impact: Help children with complex needs grow, learn, and engage with their peers in a safe and supportive space.

What You’ll Do:

  • Support Children with ASD and Learning Difficulties: Work closely with primary-aged children with autism, learning difficulties, and additional needs.

  • Use Communication Techniques: Support non-verbal pupils using visuals and Makaton to aid communication.

  • Manage Dysregulation: Assist children who may engage in biting, kicking, or scratching when dysregulated, using de-escalation and calming techniques.

  • Promote Learning & Play: Foster learning through play and structured activities to support the development of each child’s abilities.

  • Provide Intimate Care: Be prepared to assist with intimate care needs where required.

  • Support Sensory Regulation: Use sensory calming techniques to help children in crisis regain composure and engage in learning.

  • Support Phonics and Communication: Use your basic understanding of phonics to help children with their early literacy skills.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Safeguarding Knowledge: Ability to follow policy and procedure, including basic safeguarding practices and reporting concerns.

  • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to converse fluently in English, with a good understanding and comprehension of verbal instructions.

  • Experience with SEND: Previous experience working with primary-aged children with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs is essential.

  • Comfortable with Challenging Behaviour: Experience in managing challenging behaviours such as biting, kicking, or scratching when children are dysregulated.

  • Communication Support: Experience using Makaton or visuals to aid communication with non-verbal pupils.

  • Crisis Management: Knowledge of sensory calming techniques to help children during moments of crisis or anxiety.

  • Willingness to Provide Intimate Care: Be willing and able to assist with intimate care where necessary.

  • Playful & Engaging: Able to engage children through play to foster connection and learning.

  • Phonics Knowledge: A basic understanding of phonics to support literacy development in younger learners.

Details:

  • Full-time positions available (Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday).

  • Location: Near High Wycombe.

  • Prior school experience is required.

  • Competitive pay with statutory holiday pay included (12.07%).

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children with SEND, APPLY NOW and help shape the future of children who need you most!

All applicants must have or be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, and we require adherence to safeguarding procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.