Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Melksham Job Type: Flexible Supply / Long‑Term / Temp‑to‑Perm Pay: Competitive, paid weekly Affinity Workforce is working in partnership with primary schools and Multi Academy Trusts in Melksham, and we are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants and SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of needs and abilities. We have a high demand for staff, offering both flexible day‑to‑day work and longer‑term placements. Whether you're looking for general classroom support, 1:1 SEN roles, or something more consistent, we can help find the right opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 or small‑group basis Assisting pupils with learning, engagement, and classroom activities Providing additional support to pupils with Special Educational Needs where required Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to support learning plans and EHCPs Encouraging independence, engagement, and positive behaviour Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality Requirements: Experience working with children or young people ( essential ) Experience supporting pupils with SEN ( desirable ) Previous school or educational setting experience ( preferred ) A patient, caring, and proactive approach Reliability and strong communication skills Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) What We Offer: A dedicated consultant specialising in education and SEND recruitment Flexible work to suit your availability Opportunities for short‑term, long‑term, and temp‑to‑perm placements Access to free CPD and specialist training Competitive weekly pay A supportive, friendly team and ongoing career guidance Interested? Apply today, and we'll be in touch for an informal chat about Teaching Assistant and SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Melksham that match your experience and availability. Affinity Workforce are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had a notification from us within 30 days, please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. AWSSUP