SEND Teaching Assistant — 1:1 & Small-Group Support

TeacherActive Limited.; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated local consultant

Free CPD and SEND-focused training

Support with compliance and clearances

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants / LSAs to work with an inclusive secondary school in Trowbridge.

The role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for students with SEND and EHCPs, supporting access to KS3/KS4 lessons, and working with small groups or within the Resource Base to aid academic and pastoral goals.

We seek calm, consistent and resilient individuals who can build trust with young people and promote independence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 or small-group intervention support to pupils.
• Level 2/3 or HLTA qualification, or equivalent school-based experience.
• Experience supporting SEND, ASC, ADHD, SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Supporting students to access mainstream KS3/KS4 lessons.
• Working with small groups requiring additional academic or pastoral support.
• Supporting targeted activities within the Resource Base.
• Helping students manage transitions between lessons and different areas of school.
• Supporting emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Breaking tasks into manageable steps and adapting support to individual needs.
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Building strong professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Encouraging students to become increasingly independent.

Skills

1:1 SEND support

Calm and patient

Building trust with young people

Education

Level 2/3 or HLTA qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting committed and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants / LSAs to work with an inclusive secondary school in Trowbridge.

The role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for students with SEND and EHCPs, supporting access to KS3/KS4 lessons, and working with small groups or within the Resource Base to aid academic and pastoral goals.

We seek calm, consistent and resilient individuals who can build trust with young people and promote independence throughout the school day.