SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £13.75 an hour
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our schools supportive team. This role involves working closely with pupils who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities, supporting their learning, development, and well-being within the classroom and beyond!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated lessons and activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care needs, where required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND needs, in or out of an educational setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of individual pupils.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive leadership and staff team.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in children's lives.

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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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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