Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools supporting children with complex needs. This role involves personal care and tailored learning support, requiring patience and a nurturing approach. You will collaborate with teaching staff to foster students' wellbeing and development in calm, sensory-based environments. With opportunities for professional growth through a fully funded Level 2 Teaching Assistant course, this position offers a rewarding career path in education. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Refunded DBS cost after 20 days

Guaranteed work scheme

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Ability to use communication tools like Makaton or PECS.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including feeding, toileting, and hygiene.
• Support students with learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing approach

Communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Experience with SEND

Education

NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges

Level 1 Award in Securing Employment

Level 1 Certificate in Personal Social Skills

Job description

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Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant, Trowbridge

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Client:

Five Education Recruitment Limited

Location:

Trowbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

486daff38914

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Settings
Location: Trowbridge
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay: £90 - £110 per day (including holiday pay)

Five Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools supporting children and young people with complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism. These roles involve providing personal care and require staff who are comfortable with all aspects of support.

The Role:
You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support students' learning, wellbeing, and personal development. The pupils you will be supporting may be non-verbal, require mobility assistance, and need tailored support to access education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care including feeding, toileting, and hygiene
• Support students with learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Use a range of communication tools such as Makaton or PECS (if trained)
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour
• Work 1:1 or in small groups in calm and sensory-based environments
• Assist with moving and handling (training provided if needed)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Manual handling and Team Teach training
• Experience in specialist schools or similar settings
• Driving licence and access to a car (some sites may not be easily accessible by public transport)

Want to become a qualified TA?
We are currently working in partnership with a training provider. Cidori offer a fully funded Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. The course lasts 4 weeks and will give you the knowledge and skills needed to work in schools. On successful completion of this course, you will gain:

• NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges
• Level 1 Award in Securing Employment
• Level 1 Certificate in Personal Social Skills
• Level 1 Award in Personal Resilience & Perseverance
• Level 1 Certificate in Securing Progression

This is an intensive course and a great way to get your TA qualifications! Please contact us to register your interest.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme (£150)
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
• Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
• Specialist support and mentoring throughout your placement

Pay
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll - the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer's NI. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.

Vetting
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level.