At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex SEND needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join The Glade, a caring and inclusive team dedicated to transforming lives.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Warm team atmosphere with a focus on professional growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives every day with your positivity and resilience.
- Qualifications: Patience, optimism, and a commitment to inclusion; experience with SEND is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join The Glade — our specialist provision within a mainstream setting for children with complex SEND needs. The Glade is a nurturing, highly inclusive environment where pupils thrive through personalised support, strong relationships and a team who genuinely believe in transforming life chances. If you are resilient, patient and able to bring positivity into even the trickiest moments, you will fit right in.
About the Role
- Support pupils with a range of complex SEND needs, helping them access learning and develop independence.
- Work closely with teachers, LSAs and external professionals to deliver high-quality provision.
- Build trusting relationships with children, using calm, consistent approaches.
- Contribute to a safe, joyful and structured environment where every child feels seen, valued and supported.
- Assist with personalised interventions, communication support, sensory regulation and behaviour strategies.
- Celebrate small wins, champion pupil voice and model optimism every day.
What We’re Looking For
- Resilience - you stay steady, solution-focused and kind under pressure.
- Patience - you understand that progress looks different for every child.
- Optimism - you bring hope, humour and encouragement into daily routines.
- Experience with SEND (ideal but not essential) - especially with communication needs, sensory profiles or SEMH.
- A commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
- A team player who values collaboration, reflection and continuous learning.
Why Join The Glade?
- A warm, supportive team who genuinely care about each other.
- A leadership culture that values professional growth and wellbeing.
- Opportunities for CPD in SEND, communication strategies, behaviour support and therapeutic approaches.
- The chance to make a profound difference in children’s lives — every single day.
Please call for more details. Visits are warmly welcomed.
We think you need these skills to ace Learning Support Assistant (SEN) in High Wycombe
Resilience
Patience
Optimism
Experience with SEND
Communication Support
Sensory Regulation
Behaviour Strategies