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Classroom Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Wiltshire
Date posted : 12/06/26
  1. Part Time
£87 - 95 per day

Job description

Seeking Experienced Classroom Support Professionals

Teaching Personnel is recruiting skilled Classroom Assistants to support specialist education provisions throughout Devizes.

We work alongside a number of SEND and SEMH settings that regularly require dependable supply staff to cover absences, fluctuating pupil needs and additional support requirements.

This role offers flexibility and variety while allowing you to utilise your existing experience within specialist education environments.

 

About the Position

As a Classroom Assistant, you will provide essential support to teaching teams and pupils across a range of specialist provisions.

  • Assisting learners with educational activities
  • Supporting positive behaviour approaches
  • Helping pupils remain focused and engaged
  • Encouraging communication and social development
  • Supporting personalised learning programmes
  • Working with pupils individually and in small groups
  • Assisting with transitions throughout the school day
  • Promoting a safe and nurturing environment

Because these are supply opportunities, schools rely on staff who can quickly understand routines, establish positive relationships and contribute effectively from day one.

 

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should possess previous experience supporting children or young people within:

  • Special schools
  • Alternative provisions
  • SEMH environments
  • Residential care
  • Youth support services
  • Educational support roles

We value professionalism, resilience, flexibility and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs.

 

Benefits of Registering with Teaching Personnel

  • £14.25 per hour
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Weekly pay
  • Access to specialist training
  • Ongoing career support
  • Dedicated consultant guidance
  • Opportunities across multiple SEND and SEMH settings
  • Access to future long-term and permanent vacancies

 

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you are looking for flexible specialist education work where your experience will be highly valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya to discuss available opportunities across Devizes.

September 2026 start dates are available, with earlier assignments potentially available for suitable candidates.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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