SEN TA

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential? Whether you're considering a career in education, psychology, therapy, counselling, or mental health, this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a specialist setting.

A specialist school in Trowbridge is looking for a caring, patient, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. The school works with children aged 5-16 who have a range of additional needs, including Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, communication challenges, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

In this role, you'll play an important part in helping children engage with their education and develop their confidence and independence. Working both individually and with small groups, you'll provide tailored support based on each child's unique needs and learning style.

Your responsibilities will include helping children participate in lessons, adapting activities where required, encouraging communication and positive social interaction, and supporting children with emotional regulation and behaviour throughout the school day. You'll work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, collaborating with teachers and specialist professionals to deliver individual learning plans and monitor children's development.

This position also provides the opportunity to learn from experienced education and SEN professionals, giving you a valuable insight into the different approaches used to support children with complex and additional needs.

Who Would Suit This Role?

This opportunity would be particularly well suited to graduates or individuals who are considering a future career in:

Teaching and education Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology Speech and Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Counselling Social Work Mental health and child development

The practical experience gained in this SEN Teaching Assistant position can be highly beneficial when applying for further study, training programmes, or future roles within these fields.

Key Benefits

Develop practical experience working with children with Autism and additional needs. Build your understanding of learning difficulties, communication needs, and SEMH. Work closely with teachers, therapists, psychologists, and experienced SEN professionals. Develop transferable skills in communication, behaviour management, safeguarding, and emotional support. Receive ongoing training, guidance, and mentoring. Full-time position, Monday to Friday. Daily rate of £85-£110. Based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Opportunity for continued professional development and career progression.