1:1 Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Bristol; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a patient and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Chippenham. This role involves providing personalized assistance to children with special educational needs. Successful candidates will support various complex needs, encourage positive behaviour, and help with personal care when necessary. The position offers competitive daily pay along with ongoing professional development and support from a dedicated consultant. Full compliance with safeguarding checks is required, including an Enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension contributions

Free CPD and Teaching Assistant training opportunities

Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people preferred.
• Comfortable supporting children with complex needs, including personal care.
• Willingness to take on further training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils.
• Support children with various complex needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence.
• Assist with personal care and mobility.
• Create a structured learning routine.

Skills

Patient

Calm

Adaptable

Building trust with pupils

Job description

We are looking for a patient and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist SEN setting in Chippenham. This 1:1 Teaching Assistant role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys helping children with additional needs and wants to make a positive difference each day.

The Role - 1:1 Teaching Assistant

• Providing consistent 1:1 Teaching Assistant support, tailored to the specific needs of the pupil you are working with.
• Supporting children with a range of needs including ASD, complex learning difficulties, sensory needs, communication challenges and physical needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence throughout the school day.
• Assisting with personal care, feeding or mobility if required (training can be provided).
• Helping to create a calm, structured learning routine that the pupil can rely on.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to follow individual plans and strategies.
• Using communication tools, visual schedules or sensory equipment where needed.
• Every day is varied, and as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, your support has a direct, meaningful impact.

About the School

• Works in small classes with high staffing ratios.
• Focuses on communication, sensory exploration, emotional regulation and life skills.
• Collaborates closely with therapists and specialist staff.
• Provides an encouraging, understanding atmosphere where both pupils and staff can thrive.

Requirements for the 1:1 Teaching Assistant Role

• Be patient, calm and adaptable.
• Have some experience working with children or young people (formal or informal).
• Be comfortable supporting children with complex needs, including personal care.
• Be able to build trust and strong relationships with pupils.
• Preferably hold a DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply.
• Be willing to take on further training and professional development.

Salary

£88.92 - £100.00 per day, depending on experience.

What Vision for Education Offer

• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (where eligible).
• Pension contributions.
• Full AWR compliance.
• Free CPD and Teaching Assistant training opportunities.
• A supportive consultant to guide you throughout your placement.
• A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

How to Apply

To apply for this 1:1 Teaching Assistant position, please send your CV or contact William Toal for more information.