About the role
SEN Teaching Assistant – Salisbury – Full-Time
Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? We’re looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Salisbury, supporting pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of needs.
The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
1. Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis within the classroom.
2. Assist children with learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
3. Help implement personalised learning and behaviour plans.
4. Provide personal care and mobility support when required (training provided).
5. Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
6. Build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff alike.
About the School
7. Supportive, inclusive SEN school environment for pupils aged 4–19.
8. Small class sizes and tailored teaching approaches.
9. Focus on emotional wellbeing, life skills, and independence.
10. On-site access to therapeutic support and specialist facilities.
11. Easily accessible from Wilton, Laverstock, Amesbury, and surrounding areas.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should:
12. Be patient, calm, and empathetic.
13. Be open to learning and passionate about supporting young people.
14. Be comfortable working with pupils who have additional or complex needs.
15. Be willing to assist with personal care and moving & handling.
16. Be able to build rapport and help pupils feel safe and supported.
Experience in education, care, or SEN settings is beneficial but not essential — your attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn are what matter most.
A driving licence is desirable due to the school’s location.
What We Offer
17. Full training and CPD opportunities, including Moving & Handling, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
18. Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
19. Competitive daily rates of pay.
20. A chance to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives.
21. Potential long-term and permanent opportunities.
Vision for Educationare committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education:
Vision for Education are a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff, with branches across the country.
As a valued employee of Vision For Education you will receive:
22. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
23. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
24. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
25. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
26. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
27. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
28. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide 24/7 support.
If you would like to apply for the role of Youth Worker, please send your CV via this website as soon as possible and we will be in touch.
If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact the SEND tem on 0117 454 0333.
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