Health Care Assistant

Job description

Overview

Reference
DP/Healthcare/HW

Salary
£90 - £110/day

Job Location
United Kingdom -England -South East England -Buckinghamshire -High Wycombe

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
08 July 2026

Closing date
15 Jul 2026 22:59

Healthcare Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant

HP12 Area| SEN & Mainstream Settings
ASAP Start | Full-Time & Supply Opportunities

Supply Desk is working in partnership with schools and specialist provisions in HP12 surrounding areas to recruit committed Healthcare Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants for ASAP starts.

This position is well suited to individuals with experience in care, education, or support work who are passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs access learning and develop independence.

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant / SEN TA, you will support pupils with additional needs across a range of educational settings. Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals, you will help deliver consistent, pupil-centred support in line with individual care and education plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support
• Assisting pupils with personal care, mobility, and medical needs where required
• Supporting learning activities tailored to EHCP outcomes
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting pupils' social development and independence
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Pupils may present with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Roles are available in mainstream schools with SEN units, special schools, and alternative provisions in Maidenhead.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Support Worker
• Previous exposure to SEN environments in education, care, or community settings
• Understanding of EHCPs and individual support plans is desirable
• Confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Patient, adaptable, and reliable approach
• Availability to work in Maidenhead from September

Relevant training or qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Short-term, long-term, and ongoing opportunities
• Support from experienced, local education consultants
• Access to SEN-focused training and CPD
• 24/7 CPD Learning Hub, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and wellbeing
• Opportunities for career progression within SEN and education

How to Apply

If you are a Healthcare Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding position, we would welcome your application.

Telephone: 01494 840527 | 01753 465 256
24/7 Support: 07435 552169

All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.