Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant – Specialist Education Cover

Devizes Area | Part-Time Supply Work | September 2026 Start | £14.25 Per Hour

Flexible Work Supporting Learners Who Need It Most

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced Classroom Assistants to provide flexible support across a range of SEN and SEMH provisions in the Devizes area.

This role offers the opportunity to work within specialist educational environments while enjoying the flexibility of supply work. Whether covering planned absences or responding to short-term staffing requirements, successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring continuity for pupils who thrive on consistency and support.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can quickly adapt to different settings and confidently contribute from day one.

September 2026 is the expected start date, although opportunities to begin sooner may be available.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom learning activities.
• Assisting pupils with additional educational needs.
• Encouraging positive engagement and participation.
• Helping maintain a calm and productive learning environment.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence-building.
• Delivering targeted interventions when required.
• Working closely with teaching staff and support teams.
• Promoting inclusion and independence.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within education, SEN or SEMH environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• Confidence supporting a range of learning needs.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• The ability to work effectively within different teams.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Access to a variety of SEN and SEMH settings.
• Ongoing support from experienced consultants.
• Opportunities to build experience across multiple provisions.
• Potential for regular assignments.
• September 2026 start with possible earlier placements.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Classroom Assistant seeking rewarding and flexible work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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