Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Specialist Settings
Location: Trowbridge
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay: £90 - £110 per day (including holiday pay)
Five Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools supporting children and young people with complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism. These roles involve providing personal care and require staff who are comfortable with all aspects of support.
The Role:
You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support students' learning, wellbeing, and personal development. The pupils you will be supporting may be non-verbal, require mobility assistance, and need tailored support to access education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care including feeding, toileting, and hygiene
* Support students with learning activities tailored to individual needs
* Use a range of communication tools such as Makaton or PECS (if trained)
* Encourage independence and positive behaviour
* Work 1:1 or in small groups in calm and sensory-based environments
* Assist with moving and handling (training provided if needed)
Essential Requirements:
1. Experience working with children or young people with SEND
2. Comfortable providing p...