Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting two Teaching Assistants for a Specialist SEND School in Chippenham. The role is full-time and temporary with potential for longer-term work, based on performance and school needs.

You will support pupils with SEND, complex needs, autism/ASC, ADHD, SLCN or SEMH, including physical or mobility challenges. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to boost learning, engagement and independence, with ongoing training and a hydro pool facility to aid development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
• Experience supporting children with Autism / ASC, ADHD, SLCN or SEMH is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with physical or mobility challenges is advantageous.
• A patient, calm and resilient approach when supporting children with complex needs.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to support pupils with individual barriers to learning, communication and engagement.
• A positive, flexible and adaptable attitude.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine commitment to helping children develop confidence, independence and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, engagement and personal development as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist pupils with physical or mobility needs and help them access different areas of the school.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor progress and adapt support strategies.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ASC experience

ADHD/SLCN/SEMH experience

Mobility/physical needs experience

Patient and resilient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Confidence and independence support

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND School

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, temporary, with potential for long-term work

Are you an experienced and compassionate

Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEND?

Do you have experience working with children with

complex needs, Autism / ASC, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH or mobility challenges?

Are you patient, resilient and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning while developing their confidence and independence?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a

4 to 11 years with a range of additional needs. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to develop their confidence, communication, independence and life skills alongside their education.

The school is looking to appoint

2 Teaching Assistants on a full-time, temporary basis, working

5 days per week until half term in the first instance, with the potential for the placements to continue longer term.

The successful Teaching Assistants will work closely with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to support pupils with their learning, engagement and personal development. Some pupils have

physical and mobility needs, so the role may involve supporting children with their physical development and accessing different areas of the school.

The school also has access to a

hydro pool, providing additional opportunities to support pupils' physical development, wellbeing and engagement. Experience supporting children with physical or mobility needs is desirable but not essential, as appropriate training and support can be provided.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
• Experience supporting children with Autism / ASC, ADHD, SLCN or SEMH is desirable.
• Experience supporting children with physical or mobility challenges is advantageous.
• A patient, calm and resilient approach when supporting children with complex needs.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to support pupils with individual barriers to learning, communication and engagement.
• A positive, flexible and adaptable attitude.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine commitment to helping children develop confidence, independence and resilience.

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process.
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.
• Valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant.
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can be confident that the correct level of tax and National Insurance is deducted, with no additional admin charges taken from your pay.

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to make a genuine difference within a

About TeacherActive

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.