About the role
Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a kind, reliable and motivated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Amesbury. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who loves supporting children with additional needs and wants to play a meaningful part in their growth, learning and daily wellbeing.
The Role – Teaching Assistant
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils aged 4–19 across a variety of classes and learning environments. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Providing 1:1 Teaching Assistant support as well as small group assistance to help pupils stay focused and make progress.
2. Working with pupils who have a range of needs including ASD, communication delays, sensory needs, SEMH, PMLD, and developmental challenges.
3. Helping to create a calm, structured and positive classroom environment.
4. Supporting pupils with personal care, feeding and mobility when required (full training can be provided).
5. Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and confident.
6. Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists and other Teaching Assistants to provide tailored support.
7. Using visual supports, communication tools and routines to help pupils understand expectations and transitions.
Every day is different in this Teaching Assistant role, but every day is rewarding.
About the School
This specialist setting offers a nurturing, highly supportive environment designed for children and young people with a variety of additional needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll benefit from:
8. Small class sizes with high levels of adult support.
9. A strong focus on communication, emotional regulation and life skills.
10. Access to therapists and specialist professionals who work closely with Teaching Assistants.
11. A friendly and collaborative team who share a commitment to helping each child reach their potential.
The school is accessible from Amesbury, Durrington, Bulford, Larkhill, and surrounding areas.
Requirements for the Teaching Assistant Role
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position, you should:
12. Be calm, patient and adaptable to different situations.
13. Have some experience supporting children or young people (formal or informal experience is welcome).
14. Be confident supporting pupils with additional or complex needs, including personal care.
15. Have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
16. Ideally have a DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
17. Be open to further training and development within your Teaching Assistant role.
Salary
£88.92 – £100.00 per day, depending on experience.
What Vision for Education Offer
18. Weekly pay via PAYE.
19. Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to eligibility).
20. Pension contributions.
21. Full AWR compliance.
22. Free CPD and Teaching Assistant training opportunities.
23. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
24. A generous refer-a-friend scheme.
All applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.