SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN(D) Teaching Assistant – Wiltshire

Location: Various schools across Wiltshire
Pay: Competitive hourly rate (starting from £13.75/hour)
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated SEN(D) Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of specialist and mainstream settings in the Wiltshire area.

About the Role:
As an SEN(D) Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a variety of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Physical and sensory impairments

Your role will involve:

• Supporting learning activities and emotional development
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion
• Helping create a safe, engaging learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young adults with SEN (in education, care, or voluntary settings)
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to undertake training and development
• Flexibility to work across different age groups and school settings

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Access to over 10 free SEN training courses
• Flexible working options (full-time, part-time, and day-to-day supply)
• Competitive pay with holiday entitlement
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression

Whether you're an experienced SEN support worker or looking to start your journey in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our network of passionate educators and start making a real impact in Wiltshire schools.

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.
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