SEN Teaching Assistant - Trowbridge

TN United Kingdom; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Trowbridge. This full-time role involves nurturing and guiding children with diverse additional needs, fostering a positive learning environment, and helping students reach their full potential. Ideal candidates will be kind, patient, and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young learners. Join a praised school known for its inclusive atmosphere and excellent support systems, where your contributions will truly matter. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable adults is beneficial.
• Passion and enthusiasm are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Support and shadow the class teacher in daily activities.
• Provide one-to-one support for students with additional needs.
• Encourage positive behavior and choices among students.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Communication

Behavior Management

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Trowbridge, Westbury

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Location: Westbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in special education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can support young children? Are you kind, caring, and nurturing?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and feel that you could help encourage, motivate, and support children with additional needs to reach their full potential, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!

A Special Needs School located just outside of Trowbridge is looking for a caring and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team of staff on a full-time basis starting in September. The school supports children with various additional needs, including Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, lower cognitive abilities, and complex learning needs. Therefore, if you are patient, understanding, and up for a challenge, you will be perfect for this role.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your daily duties will involve supporting and shadowing the class teacher, providing one-to-one support for students, helping run engaging lessons to create a fun and positive learning environment, managing challenging behavior, and encouraging students to make positive choices.

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults would be helpful, whether professional or personal (e.g., having a family member with additional needs). A relevant degree, such as Psychology or Criminology, would be desirable, but passion and enthusiasm are the most important qualities.

This Specialist School has been praised by OFSTED for its inclusive and nurturing learning environment, especially its excellent sensory provisions and focus on developing students' life skills. You will be joining a growing and friendly team!

* SEN Teaching Assistant - Trowbridge

* Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30

* £80 to £90 per day

* September Start

* Trowbridge