Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Gloucester
Pay Rate: £90 - £106 per day
Hours: Full-Time – 8:30am to 3:30pm
Smart Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join an independent specialist school in Gloucester for autistic young people aged 7–16. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, helping pupils achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
About the Role:
As an teaching assistant, you will support the smooth running of classes for the class teacher and ensure students remain engaged and focused. You will work closely with the class teacher and support staff to maintain a positive, structured learning environment for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Your role will include:
Supervising classes across a range of subjects
Providing support to pupils with social, communication, and sensory needs
Managing behaviour effectively and promoting positive learning experiences
Ensuring lessons run smoothly and pupils are supported throughout the school day
What We Offer:
Competitive daily rate
Free CPD training to support your professional development
Holiday pay
A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals and provides ongoing support
The opportunity to work in a nurturing, specialist school environment
Requirements:
Experience working with pupils with autism or within a SEND setting
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Ability to follow lesson plans and support individual learning needs
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Flexibility and confidence to supervise classes independently
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist recruitment agency for Education and Early Years, providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We work with Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors across the Midlands and surrounding regions.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
If you are a confident, reliable, and caring individual with a passion for supporting autistic young people, apply now to join Smart Education in Gloucester as an SEN Cover Supervisor