SEN Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking multi-academy trust in Salisbury as a Teaching Assistant in a dedicated resource base. This full-time role offers the chance to support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. You'll work closely with a class teacher, leading small group interventions and developing creative activities that engage and inspire. The school values professional development, providing regular training to enhance your skills. With a supportive team and a commitment to celebrating student successes, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in education.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Excellent pension scheme

Impartial counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to devise creative activities for student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in lesson preparation and delivery.
• Lead small group interventions and provide 1:1 support.

Skills

Patience

Confidence

Assertiveness

Experience with SEN

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Resource Base)

• Based in SP1
• Full time
• Permanent position

Long-term teachers are working with a fantastic multi-academy trust based in Salisbury, seeking a passionate, confident teaching assistant to join their resource base. The school is a mainstream environment with a dedicated resource base supporting a small number of students with SEN.

About the school:

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, the school supports students from early years to Year 6, providing a nurturing environment that celebrates students' successes, big or small.

The school values its employees and offers regular training to support professional development.

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Excellent pension scheme
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service available in person, via video call, or phone, including a citizen’s advice function for personal or professional support

About the role:

There are up to 10 students in the resource base, allowing you to build rapport with each, becoming a positive role model and mentor. You will work alongside a class teacher who plans, delivers, and marks lessons, while you support activity preparation and have opportunities to devise creative activities. You will lead small group interventions and 1:1 support, so confidence, assertiveness, and patience are essential to manage the environment effectively.

The students' needs include learning, social, emotional, and mental health support, along with managing challenging behaviour. Previous experience supporting these needs is essential to assess and provide appropriate support.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, during term time only, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The position is available to start as soon as possible, with a contract for 38 weeks per year.

Working with Long Term Teachers:

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

Our mission is to provide a transparent, straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We emphasize delivering exceptional support, where you will be listened to and valued throughout the process.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience and preferences, providing regular updates on your application progress, compliance, and tailored role suggestions.

As proud members of the REC, we uphold high standards of compliance, ensuring you receive the best support and guidance during the clearance process with a dedicated in-house compliance team.