SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring SEND Teaching Assistant role in a specialist school in Swindon. Join a dedicated team to support students with complex needs, fostering their personal development and independence. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Access to CPD courses

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with complex SEND, including Autism and speech delays.
• Understanding of sensory processing and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Key Stages 1 to 4 with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support for personal development.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

Job description

Role: Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant
Location:Swindon
Start Date:Immediate Start
Salary: £89 £102 per day

• Are you a patient, compassionate, and proactive individual with a passion for supporting young people with complex additional needs?
• Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, and where your impact is genuinely life-changing?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a unique specialist SEND school in Swindon that supports students with a wide range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and complex medical or sensory requirements.

This is an inspiring, inclusive school where creativity, emotional wellbeing, and life skills are at the heart of the curriculum. Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored support that helps every pupil reach their full potential both in and beyond the classroom.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated and passionate team, and to work in a setting that truly puts the individual needs of its learners first.

The Role:

• Supporting students across Key Stages 1 to 4, including those with a variety of SEND and SEMH needs

• Assisting in life skills, sensory-based, and therapeutic learning activities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to promote personal development, engagement, and independence

• Collaborating with teaching staff, therapists, and pastoral teams to ensure a holistic approach to education and care

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience supporting young people with complex SEND, including Autism, speech and language delays, and physical disabilities

• A calm, nurturing, and adaptable approach to challenges

• An understanding of sensory processing, emotional regulation, or non-verbal communication techniques

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent)

• Team-Teach or de-escalation training (desirable but not essential)

• A genuine passion for helping children thrive beyond the classroom

In Return, We Offer:

• A dedicated 24/7 consultant team to support your career journey

• Access to a wide range of CPD courses and My-Progression certificates

• Competitive rates of pay on a PAYE basis no hidden deductions

• A Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and enriching school environment, where pupils are empowered to develop life skills, confidence, and independence this could be the perfect role for you.

APPLY NOW or get in touch to find out more about this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.