Special Needs Support Roles

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Trowbridge is seeking dedicated individuals for Teaching Assistant roles in special schools. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN/SEMH students and be resilient, adaptable, and confident. The roles involve supporting students on a 1-1 basis and providing general classroom assistance. The positions offer competitive pay, ongoing support, and compliance management throughout the application process.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support and advice during clearance and onboarding

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Some prior experience working with children, preferably with SEN/SEMH students.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support to students.
• Assist students on a 1-1 basis.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Team player

Patience

Enthusiasm

Confidence in managing challenging behaviour

Job description

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• SEMH, ASD, Complex Needs, MLD, PMLD, SLD

We work closely with several fantastic special schools in Wiltshire & North Somerset that have various Special Needs Support roles available from September.

These schools differ in their needs; they support students aged 4-19 with a wide range of special needs, including SEMH, ASD, Complex Needs, MLD, PMLD & SLD. Additional support will be needed from September!

The roles

The available roles are often Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant positions. These roles typically involve providing general classroom support and assisting students, often on a 1-1 basis. Ideal candidates will be resilient, adaptable, team players, patient, enthusiastic, positive, and confident in managing challenging behaviour.

While each special school has different student needs, it is essential that applicants have some prior experience working with children, preferably with SEN/SEMH students.

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 find their next role. We prioritize delivering exceptional support where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout the process.

Your dedicated consultant will take the time to understand your experience, skills, and ideal role. You will receive regular updates on your application progress, compliance, and additional information on roles of interest.

We are proud members of the REC and maintain high standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive excellent support and guidance through the clearance process from your dedicated in-house compliance team.

Additionally, you will benefit from:

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