SEN Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support to children with special educational needs in a nurturing school environment. This full-time role offers an opportunity to develop your expertise and make a positive impact on young learners' lives until the end of the academic year, with the potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Access to outdoor learning spaces

OPAL-certified play program

Interview preparation advice

Confidential counselling support

Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN.
• Comfortable with providing intimate care when needed.
• Keen to develop expertise in SEN.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one and group support to children with special educational needs.
• Assisting with individual learning plans and adapting materials to meet student needs.
• Supporting social, emotional, and communication development in young learners.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Outdoor Learning

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs Classroom Support - SN15

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? My client is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to pupils in Key Stage 1. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an inclusive and nurturing school environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to discover their potential. If you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented setting and are ready to positively impact young learners, this role is for you! It is available on a full-time basis, working on a fixed-term contract until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Why You Should Apply

• Work in an inclusive, forward-thinking school with a dedicated SEN Resource Base.
• Access to fantastic outdoor learning spaces, including Forest School and an OPAL-certified play program.
• A chance to develop your SEN expertise, whether you’re experienced or looking to grow in the field.
• Be part of a team that truly puts children at the heart of learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing one-on-one and group support to children with special educational needs.
• Assisting with individual learning plans and adapting materials to meet student needs.
• Supporting social, emotional, and communication development in young learners.
• Encouraging children’s engagement, confidence, and independence in learning.
• Participating in OPAL lunchtime supervision to promote inclusive play.
• Working closely with teachers, SEND specialists, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for students.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Passionate about supporting children with SEN and keen to develop expertise in this area.
• Comfortable with providing intimate care when needed.
• A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative educational approaches.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to [emailprotected] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates on your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above, we also offer:

• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay