Team Teach SEND Teaching Assistant - Calm Support Pupils

TeacherActive Limited.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 632,000 - 1,053,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

Referral bonus up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Team Teach SEND teaching assistant in Swindon to support children and young people with Autism and complex needs. Start date September 2026, long-term placements with potential for permanent roles.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists, using Team Teach strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning, helping pupils develop confidence and practical life skills.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training or willingness to refresh qualification.
• At least six months' experience supporting children with Autism or SEND.
• Experience in SEND schools, specialist provisions or therapeutic settings.
• Excellent communication and ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one and in small groups with pupils.
• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Skills

Team Teach training

Communication skills

Calm and patient

SEND experience

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Team Teach SEND teaching assistant in Swindon to support children and young people with Autism and complex needs. Start date September 2026, long-term placements with potential for permanent roles.

You will work alongside teachers and therapists, using Team Teach strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning, helping pupils develop confidence and practical life skills.