SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Autism

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Autism

Trowbridge | Full-Time | £92-£105 per day | Immediate Start

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support children and young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory needs, and complex medical

requirements.

This is an opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment where every small achievement is celebrated, and where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people.

Whether you have previous SEN experience or come from a care, support work, youth work, healthcare or coaching background, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils with Autism, severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs

Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and care plans

Assist with communication, social interaction and engagement in learning activities

Support pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing

Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams

Encourage independence and celebrate individual progress

Support positive behaviour through a nurturing, person-centred approach

Assist with personal care where required

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from:

SEN Teaching Assistants

Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

Support Workers

Care Workers

Residential Childcare Practitioners

Healthcare Assistants

Youth Workers

Mental Health Support Workers

Nursery Practitioners

Sports Coaches

Psychology Graduates

Health & Social Care Graduates

Education Graduates

Why Apply?

£92-£105 per day

Full-time opportunity with potential for a permanent contract

Specialist SEN and complex needs training

Work alongside experienced therapists and specialist practitioners

Small class sizes and excellent staffing ratios

Supportive leadership and experienced SEN teams

Gain valuable experience for careers in:

Educational Psychology

Speech & Language Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physiotherapy

Teaching

Social Work

Clinical Psychology

Nursing

The Ideal Candidate

Patient, caring and empathetic

Comfortable supporting pupils with complex additional needs

Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning

Able to build positive and trusting relationships

Adaptable and proactive

Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

No previous school experience is essential. We value transferable skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference and gain specialist SEN experience in a highly rewarding setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to speak with our specialist education team about this exciting opportunity.

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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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