About the role
Teaching Assistant
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Westbury. This Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting children with additional needs and wants to play a key part in their development, wellbeing and daily learning.
The Role – Teaching Assistant
As a Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils aged 4–19 across a range of classes and learning environments. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing 1:1 Teaching Assistant support and assisting small groups to help pupils stay engaged and make steady progress.
2. Supporting children with a wide variety of needs, including ASD, communication differences, sensory needs, PMLD, SEMH and developmental delays.
3. Contributing to a calm, structured and encouraging classroom atmosphere.
4. Offering help with personal care, feeding and mobility when needed (training can be given).
5. Building positive relationships with pupils and becoming a consistent source of support and reassurance.
6. Working closely with teachers, therapists and other Teaching Assistants to deliver well-coordinated support.
7. Using visual prompts, communication tools and structured routines to help pupils understand expectations and daily activities.
Every day brings something different—but every day is meaningful.
About the School
The school provides a warm, inclusive and highly supportive environment for learners with complex and additional needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from:
8. Small class sizes and a strong focus on personalised learning.
9. An environment centred around communication, sensory exploration and independence.
10. Access to therapists and specialist support teams who work closely with Teaching Assistants.
11. A friendly, collaborative team who share a genuine passion for helping every child reach their full potential.
The school is easily accessible from Westbury, Trowbridge, Warminster, Frome, and surrounding areas.
Requirements for the Teaching Assistant Role
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position, you should:
12. Be patient, adaptable and able to remain calm in different situations.
13. Have experience supporting children or young people (any type of experience is welcomed).
14. Be comfortable assisting children with a range of additional or complex needs, including personal care.
15. Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
16. Ideally have a DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
17. Be open to ongoing professional development within your Teaching Assistant role.
Salary
£445 - £500 per week, depending on experience.
What Vision for Education Offer
18. Weekly pay through PAYE.
19. Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to eligibility).
20. Pension contributions.
21. Full AWR compliance.
22. Free CPD and Teaching Assistant training opportunities.
23. A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support.
24. A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
All applicants must complete safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.