Change Lives Through Therapeutic Education
Teaching Personnel are excited to present an exceptional permanent opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational and residential setting in Wiltshire supporting children and young people aged 8–19.
This inspiring provision caters for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans who may present with autism, ADHD, trauma backgrounds, speech and language needs or social, emotional and mental health challenges. Every learner follows an individualised and therapeutic pathway designed to help them feel safe, successful and confident in preparation for adulthood.
Set within beautiful grounds between Chippenham and Lacock, the environment offers far more than a traditional classroom experience. Pupils benefit from forest school provision, sensory spaces, outdoor learning facilities, gardening areas, fitness resources and independent living environments that encourage practical life skills and emotional growth.
The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping pupils engage with education, manage emotions and develop confidence within daily routines. You will become a trusted adult figure who promotes consistency, encouragement and positive outcomes. This role requires resilience, adaptability and a nurturing approach. Staff work closely together to provide holistic support and maintain a culture built around kindness, respect and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering personalised 1:1 learning and emotional support
- Supporting pupils with communication and regulation strategies
- Encouraging engagement within lessons and enrichment activities
- Promoting independence and self-confidence
- Assisting with behaviour support and pastoral interventions
- Building positive professional relationships with families and staff
- Supporting therapeutic and outdoor learning experiences
What The School Offers
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Collaborative working culture
- Government pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing support services
- Cycle-to-work scheme and staff discounts
- Access to nationally recognised education benefits
Benefits Through Teaching Personnel
- Specialist SEN recruitment expertise
- Interview coaching and CV guidance
- Access to accredited CPD training
- Long-term career support within specialist education
- Dedicated consultant assistance throughout onboarding
The school welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds. Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential. Most important is the ability to build meaningful relationships and positively influence the lives of vulnerable young people.
The provision is committed to safeguarding children and promoting welfare at all times. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required prior to employment.
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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