Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Settings Location: Trowbridge Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary Pay: £90 - £110 per day (including holiday pay) Five Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools supporting children and young people with complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism. These roles involve providing personal care and require staff who are comfortable with all aspects of support. The Role: You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support students' learning, wellbeing, and personal development. The pupils you will be supporting may be non-verbal, require mobility assistance, and need tailored support to access education. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal care including feeding, toileting, and hygiene Support students with learning activities tailored to individual needs Use a range of communication tools such as Makaton or PECS (if trained) Encourage independence and positive behaviour Work 1:1 or in small groups in calm and sensory-based environments Assist with moving and handling (training provided if needed) Essential Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with SEND Comfortable providing personal care Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare Desirable: Manual handling and Team Teach training Experience in specialist schools or similar settings Driving licence and access to a car (some sites may not be easily accessible by public transport) Want to become a qualified TA? We are currently working in partnership with a training provider. Cidori offer a fully funded Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. The course lasts 4 weeks and will give you the knowledge and skills needed to work in schools. On successful completion of this course, you will gain: NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges Level 1 Award in Securing Employment Level 1 Certificate in Personal Social Skills Level 1 Award in Personal Resilience & Perseverance Level 1 Certificate in Securing Progression This is an intensive course and a great way to get your TA qualifications! Please contact us to register your interest. What can Five Education offer you? Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences Free specialist training (Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.) Recommend a friend bonus scheme (£150) Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind Specialist support and mentoring throughout your placement Pay Five Education operates a PAYE payroll - the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer's NI. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay. Vetting Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Hilperton Marsh, GB

Posted Date: 5/11/2025