Teaching Assistant – Calne

Description

Teaching Assistant – Calne

Location: Calne (and surrounding Wiltshire areas)Contract: Full–time or part–timePay: GBP89–GBP100 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)

The Role

We are looking for flexible and caring Teaching Assistants to work in and around Calne, supporting children and young people with additional needs in specialist school settings. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a background in special needs or care. You will support students with a range of needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs, helping them to access learning and develop confidence and independence. Some students are non–verbal and others have physical disabilities.

Main Responsibilities:

Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to access learningAssist with communication, social interaction, and self–regulationWork collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff to deliver individualised supportPromote inclusion and positive behaviour within the classroomAdapt to different school environments and pupil needsSupport with personal care when needed

Essential Criteria:

Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (in schools, care, or community settings)A positive, patient, and empathetic approachFlexibility to travel to different schools in the Wiltshire area

Desirable Criteria:

Experience supporting children with SENDAccess to your own transport and willingness to travel to surrounding towns and villagesKnowledge of alternative communication methods (e.g. Makaton, PECS)

What can Five Education offer you?

Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiencesFree specialist training (Trauma, Team Teach, Makaton, Autism, Speech and Language, ADHD and more)Recommend a friend bonus schemeRefunded DBS cost after working 20 daysGuaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

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. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. 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 GBP62.70, 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.

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