Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Wiltshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural difficulties?

Are you a patient and resilient Teaching Assistant who can help pupils overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role within a friendly and inclusive specialist school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a co-educational SEND school in Wiltshire supporting pupils aged 10 to 16, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan / EHCP. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with SEMH and behavioural difficulties, alongside needs including Autism / ASD, ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs / SLCN and attachment profiles.

The school is looking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants on a full-time, temporary basis, working 5 days per week until half term in the first instance, with the potential for the placements to continue long term. The successful Teaching Assistants will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support pupils with their learning, engagement and personal development, providing consistency and helping young people build confidence and resilience.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Experience working with Autism / ASD, ADHD, SLCN or attachment needs is desirable.
• The ability to support pupils with individual barriers to learning and engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and consistent approach.
• A positive and adaptable attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.