Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant – Calm, Impactful Support

TeacherActive Limited.; Devizes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses access

Referral scheme £100

Market-leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Team Teach SEND teaching assistant in Swindon to start in September 2026 on long-term placements with potential permanent roles.

The role involves working with children and young people with Autism, SLD, PMLD, and other needs in specialist settings, supporting learning one-to-one and in small groups using Team Teach strategies, and helping to develop confidence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training or willingness to refresh qualification
• At least six months' experience supporting children or young people with Autism, complex SEND, or behaviours that challenge
• Experience in SEND schools, specialist provisions, alternative provisions, care, or therapeutic settings
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups using Team Teach strategies
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists across SEND settings

Skills

Team Teach

SEND experience

Enhanced DBS

Excellent communication

Calm demeanor

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Team Teach SEND teaching assistant in Swindon to start in September 2026 on long-term placements with potential permanent roles.

The role involves working with children and young people with Autism, SLD, PMLD, and other needs in specialist settings, supporting learning one-to-one and in small groups using Team Teach strategies, and helping to develop confidence and life skills.