Inclusion Support Assistant — Flexible SEND Roles

Connex Education; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Chippenham is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and small-group support across SEND settings. The role offers flexible supply, temporary and long-term placements with opportunities to progress into temp-to-perm positions.

You will work with teachers and specialists to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence, supporting a range of needs from ASC to SEMH and more. Start date September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Team-Teach or other positive behaviour management training welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom-based support.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and engagement.
• Supporting pupils to access an individualised curriculum.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils manage transitions, routines and changes.
• Using agreed strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Supporting social interaction and relationship building.
• Assisting with sensory, therapeutic and practical activities.
• Supporting personal care or physical needs where required.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and specialist professionals.
• Following individual education, behaviour, care and support plans.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Connex Education Partnership in Chippenham is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and small-group support across SEND settings. The role offers flexible supply, temporary and long-term placements with opportunities to progress into temp-to-perm positions.

You will work with teachers and specialists to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence, supporting a range of needs from ASC to SEMH and more. Start date September 2026.