Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Role

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Devizes, Wiltshire

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?

If so, this role is for you!

An SEN Specialist School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team!

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ADHD and Diabetes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a young person’s educational progress, emotional wellbeing and daily school experience!

This school is a co‑educational community special school for pupils aged 10–16, supporting learners with a wide range of Special Educational Needs including ASD, SEMH and Specific Learning Difficulties. The school also educates pupils with conditions such as ADHD, attachment difficulties, ODD and mental health needs, while offering a caring and therapeutic environment.

The school benefits from excellent specialist facilities including a sensory room, a hydrotherapy pool, and spacious outdoor learning areas, helping pupils to thrive through personalised support!

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience working with young people with ADHD needs or similar behavioural profiles
• Experience working 1:1 is a bonus, but not essential!
• A patient, resilient, warm individual with an ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the holistic development of young people

Working Hours / Benefits

• Part Time – Every Friday, with additonal hours offered!
• Ongoing development and training
• Access to online CPD training courses, free of charge!
• A supportive and skilled team which is dedicated to helping every pupil aspire, achieve and thrive!
• Access to specialist facilities including therapeutic spaces, sensory provision and outdoor learning environments

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in a young person’s life and are committed to helping them grow in confidence, resilience and independence, we would love to hear from you!

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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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