Supply Teaching Assistant

Five Education Recruitment Limited; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in special education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide flexible support in a nurturing environment. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. You will work closely with students, delivering tailored support and ensuring their safety and well-being. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position offers a rewarding experience for those looking to contribute positively to the educational journey of young learners. Join a team that values resilience, adaptability, and compassion in the classroom.

Benefits

Free specialist training

Refunded DBS cost after 20 days

Guaranteed work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised support in lessons when staff are absent.
• Manage challenging behaviour and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The School
A welcoming and supportive special school in Trowbridge, catering to students aged 4-11 with a range of needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Severe Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges. The school offers a nurturing environment, small class sizes, and a dedicated team focused on helping every student achieve their full potential through individualised support and care.

The Role
We are seeking flexible and dedicated Teaching Assistants for ad hoc day-to-day work to support our students when staff absences arise. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are passionate about working with children with special educational needs and are looking for flexible working hours.

Main Responsibilities

1. Deliver individualised support in lessons in the absence of regular staff.
2. Follow lesson plans and care routines provided by the class teacher.
3. Provide support with personal care, communication, and sensory needs.
4. Manage challenging behaviour in a calm and patient manner.
5. Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
6. Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and other staff members.
7. Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

Essential Criteria

1. Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
2. Ability to adapt quickly and follow instructions.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach.
5. Flexibility to work on a day-to-day basis.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in a special school setting.
2. Training in communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, or sensory integration strategies.

What can Five Education offer you?

1. Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences.
2. We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness etc.
3. Recommend a friend bonus scheme.
4. Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days.
5. Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!
6. Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.