Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant – Flexible Education Cover
Warminster Area | September 2026 Start | £14.25 Per Hour
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Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to provide part-time supply support across a selection of SEN and SEMH settings in and around Warminster.
This opportunity suits individuals who enjoy variety within their working week and can quickly establish positive relationships with young people and education teams. As schools increasingly require short-notice cover, we are looking for professionals who can seamlessly integrate into different environments and contribute from day one.
September 2026 will be the primary intake period, although earlier placements may become available.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with additional learning requirements.
- Assisting teaching staff during lessons.
- Encouraging participation and engagement.
- Providing emotional and pastoral support.
- Delivering targeted interventions.
- Monitoring progress and recording observations.
- Supporting behaviour management plans.
- Maintaining a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
- Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team.
- Adaptability across different provisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A calm, solution-focused attitude.
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel
- Flexible working patterns.
- Access to multiple SEN and SEMH settings.
- Competitive pay rate of £14.25 per hour.
- Ongoing support from specialist consultants.
- Opportunities to develop experience across varied educational provisions.
- Potential pathway into long-term assignments.
- Earlier start opportunities available before September 2026.
If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking flexible cover opportunities within specialist education, we'd love to speak with you.
Apply now and call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya!
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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