SEND Teaching Assistant

Affinity-Partnerships; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

CV support

Training & CPD

PAYE/umbrella options

Job summary

Affinity Workforce Solutions are delighted to support Gloucester area primary schools in recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants. As a SEND TA, you will support pupils with a range of needs, including communication differences, sensory needs, and social-emotional challenges, working closely with Class Teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver tailored interventions.

This role offers a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for CPD and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND pupils is desirable but not required.
• Ability to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Collaborative with teachers and SENCOs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEND pupils through 1:1 and small-group work
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and structured interventions
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment
• Contributing to observations and feedback for the teaching team
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
• Showing passion for supporting children with SEND
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group work

SEND experience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (SENTA - WM - GLOS) Gloucestershire, England

Affinity Workforce Solutions are delighted to be supporting a number of welcoming, inclusive primary schools across Gloucester & Tewkesbury. These schools are part of a highly regarded multi‑academy trusts known for their nurturing ethos, strong leaderships, and commitments to providing exceptional education for every child.

Our partner schools are now seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their supportive teams.

As a SEND TA, you will play a vital role in helping pupils with a range of additional needs, including communication differences, sensory needs, learning difficulties, and social‑emotional challenges, thrive both academically and personally. You’ll work closely with Class Teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff to deliver tailored interventions and consistent, compassionate support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting SEND pupils through 1:1 and small‑group work
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and structured interventions
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Contributing to observations and feedback for the teaching team
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Confident working with behaviour, communication, or sensory needs
• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure
• Friendly, approachable, and committed to inclusive education
• Experience in SEND settings is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs

Benefits of Working with Affinity Workforce

• Competitive daily pay based on experience
• Dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Help with CV writing and applications
• Free safeguarding training and CPD workshops
• PAYE or umbrella pay options available
• Experience supporting SEND pupils in a school or childcare setting
• Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech & language needs
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and sense of humour
• Enhanced DBS (Affinity Workforce can assist with this)