S.E.N.D. Teaching Assistant

Five Education Recruitment Limited; Blandford Forum; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced S.E.N.D. Teaching Assistant in Blandford Forum. This role involves supporting children with special educational needs, creating a stimulating environment, and adapting lessons. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children. Competitive pay with added benefits such as free specialized training and DBS checks are offered.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS check (refunded after 20 days)

Mentoring support while working

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker or Learning Support Advisor is advantageous.
• Willingness to obtain a relevant DBS/Police check.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities, ASD, ADHD, and more.
• Adapt lesson activities to individual pupil needs.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Support for Special Educational Needs

Education

Relevant Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Five Education Recruitment Limited

Location:

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

An excellent, well resourced special school in Blandford Forum is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant.

You may have worked as a support worker, in-class support worker or a Learning Support Advisor previously. You may have a related qualification or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience. You would be able to support children with a range of special educational needs, including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory, speech and language impairments and behavioural difficulties.

The school has great feedback from parents and supply staff. The staff team are supportive and welcoming. The school needs people who can commit to 5 days a week.

You will need to be confident in:
- Adapting the lesson activity according to pupil's individual needs
- Creating and maintaining a stimulating learning environment for the pupils to achieve and thrive.

The pay rate is £13.78* an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid 30 min lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £89.66* but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience. *Including holiday pay

Essential criteria:
- Be empathetic, kind and patient
- Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
- Two recent references, covering the last 2 years
- Relevant DBS/Police checks, or willing to obtain

What can Five Education offer you?
- One of the best supply experiences in The South West - check out our google reviews!
- Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Phoebe on 0117 422 6167.
phoebefiveeducation.co.uk