1-2-1 Teaching Assistants

TeacherActive Limited.; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated local consultant

Free CPD and SEND-focused training

Support with compliance and clearances

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

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

The role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for students with SEND and EHCPs, supporting access to KS3/KS4 lessons, and working with small groups or within the Resource Base to aid academic and pastoral goals.

We seek calm, consistent and resilient individuals who can build trust with young people and promote independence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 or small-group intervention support to pupils.
• Level 2/3 or HLTA qualification, or equivalent school-based experience.
• Experience supporting SEND, ASC, ADHD, SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

1:1 SEND support

Calm and patient

Building trust with young people

Education

Level 2/3 or HLTA qualification

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 hear from people with experience of:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• SEMH
• EHCPs
• Communication and interaction needs
• Emotional regulation
• Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• 1:1 SEND support
• Resource Base or specialist provision
• Secondary-age students

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 is an equal opportunities employer.

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.