1-2-1 Teaching Assistants

TeacherActive Ltd; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated local consultant

Free CPD and SEND-focused training

Compliance and clearance support

Long-term opportunities

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants / LSAs to work with an inclusive secondary school in Trowbridge.

You will provide 1:1 or small-group intervention support, helping students access mainstream lessons and thrive in a supportive environment. Experience with EHCPs and a calm, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 or small-group intervention support in a school setting.
• Level 2/3 or HLTA qualification, or equivalent school-based experience.
• Committed, compassionate approach to SEND learners and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Support students to access mainstream KS3/KS4 lessons.
• Work with small groups requiring additional academic or pastoral support.
• Assist in the Resource Base with targeted activities.
• Help students manage transitions between lessons and areas of the school.
• Support emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Build strong professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

SEND experience

HLTA qualification

Calm under pressure

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 or HLTA qualification

Equivalent school-based experience

Job description

Do you have previous experience working as an

HLTA, LSA or Teaching Assistant within a school setting?

Do you have experience providing

1:1 or small-group intervention support to pupils?

Do you hold a relevant

Level 2, Level 3 or HLTA qualification, or have equivalent school-based experience?

TeacherActive is recruiting committed and compassionate

SEND Teaching Assistants / LSAs to work with an inclusive secondary school in Trowbridge.

The school supports students with additional needs both

within mainstream classes and through its dedicated Resource Base, and we are looking for people who can provide consistent, patient and individualised support throughout the school day.

This is much more than simply sitting beside a student in a classroom.

You could be supporting a young person

1:1 within a mainstream lesson, working with a small group, helping a student regulate before returning to class or delivering more targeted support within the Resource Base.

The aim is always to help students successfully access education while developing their confidence and independence.

Your role could include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for students with SEND and EHCPs
• Supporting students to access mainstream KS3/KS4 lessons
• Working with small groups requiring additional academic or pastoral support
• Supporting targeted activities within the school's Resource Base
• Helping students manage transitions between lessons and different areas of school
• Supporting emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour
• Breaking tasks into manageable steps and adapting support to individual needs
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
• Building strong professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Encouraging students to become increasingly independent

We would particularly like to hear from people with experience of:

• Communication and interaction needs
• Challenging or dysregulated behaviour

Previous school experience is highly desirable, although candidates from

youth work, care, support work, coaching, mentoring or other SEND-related backgrounds may also have exactly the skills we're looking for.

Above everything else, you will need to be

calm, consistent, resilient and able to build trust with young people.

Working through TeacherActive, you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated local consultant
• FREE CPD and SEND-focused training
• Support throughout your compliance and clearance
• Access to long-term, flexible and potentially permanent opportunities
• TeacherActive's referral scheme

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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1-2-1 Teaching Assistants

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £90 to £95 a day Hours: Part-time Location: BA14 9EN Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 1 Oct 2026 Closing date: 31 Oct 2026