SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Salisbury, England. The role involves supporting children aged 7-11 with various special educational needs and requires experience in SEN/D and SEMH. Ideal candidates should display a compassionate approach and the ability to collaborate with educators. This full-time position offers term-time working hours, holiday pay, and access to accredited training courses. Make a difference in the lives of young learners with complex needs!

Benefits

Access to CPD accredited training courses

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt to various learning difficulties and emotional challenges.
• Strong communication skills when collaborating with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in providing assistance to students.
• Tailor learning experiences to meet individual student needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies.

Skills

SEN(D) and SEMH experience

Compassionate approach to supporting children

Collaboration with teachers and support staff

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

SEN Teaching Assistants – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?

If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant at a specialised Primary School in Salisbury may be for you!

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 7-11 years old, with various Special Educational Needs such as:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Associated learning difficulties and/or low attainment often linked to SEMH challenges
• Behavioural and emotional difficulties

This school is an independent special school for primary‑aged children who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and present with a range of complex needs as listed above.

They focus on a broad and balanced curriculum that can be tailored to individual needs, with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and real‑world learning, along with the support of amazing therapeutic facilities and spaces designed for emotional regulation and well‑being.

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEN(D) and SEMH experience
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time, Monday-Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD accredited training courses Home>

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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