SEND Teaching Assistant
at Unity College, High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £28,851 to £30,352 a year
- Closing date
- 29 November 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Full Time
- First seen
- 9 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
SEND Teaching Assistant –
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE
Salary:
£28,850.80 - £30,352.30
Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Purpose of the Role
To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The SEND Teaching Assistant will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement.
At Unity College
We offer a bespoke educational provision in a nurturing environment; we operate on two sites. The main site is in West Wycombe, and our satellite nurture base is in the outskirts of Aylesbury. Both school sites offer safe and caring spaces for students to express feeling, emotions and anxieties that can be barriers to learning. We also offer specialist vocational learning spaces, designated teaching rooms and outdoor learning opportunities.
In order to
meet the diverse needs of the students at our satellite site we ensure an adequate staff to pupil ratio, with typically a class comprising of no more than 3 pupils across the whole site. Each class is staffed to support all needs. As a school we value each staff member and have a belief in supporting everyone with professional development. If you are a dedicated teacher who wants to make a difference to students' life, then please get in touch and enquire more. We would welcome you to arrange a visit to the school. Any further questions, please contact us.
Key Responsibilities
Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches
Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct
Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks
Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources
Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed
Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment
Requirements
A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous
Benefits of Joining Keys
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Access to a blue light discount card
Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
Life assurance
Keys Education
is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through
Connected Support.
We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunities Employer
and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.
Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.
Safeguarding
About Unity College
- Type
- Independent school
- Pupils
- 15 (school census, 2025/26)
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