SEN Teaching Assistants

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in the Wiltshire area. Successful candidates will support teachers and students with special needs, ensuring inclusive education. The role presents opportunities for full-time and part-time engagements, with a commitment to supporting educational development in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Interview preparation and support

Statutory employment rights like sick pay and holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or the care sector working with special needs required.
• Ability to assist students both in-class and out-of-class.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and assist students with diverse needs.
• Provide 1-1 support tailored to individual students.
• Participate in various classroom activities as required.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Supportive communication

Job description

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We work closely with a number of fantastic special schools across the Wiltshire area (Chippenham, Calne, Devizes, Trowbridge, Newbury) that currently have opportunities. The schools support a wide range of special needs & disabilities, including SLD, MLD, PMLD, ASD, Complex Needs & SEMH.

The role

The schools offer various roles, including full-time/long-term positions and short-term/ad hoc cover. The SEN Teaching Assistant role involves supporting the class teacher, assisting students inside and outside the classroom, and providing 1-1 support.

We welcome applications from those experienced in schools or the care sector working with special needs — we would love to hear from you!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded to create a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We prioritize delivering exceptional support, listening to your needs, and valuing your contributions.

Your dedicated consultant will take time to understand your experience, skill set, and your ideal role. You will receive regular updates on your progress through compliance, application statuses, and additional information on roles that may interest you.

We are proud members of the REC and uphold the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive the best support and guidance during the clearance process from your own in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during clearance and onboarding
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay