Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about changing young lives through education, care and consistency? We are a specialist education setting based in Salisbury, supporting children and young people with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), ADHD and associated additional learning needs to thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate and resilient individuals to join our growing team. Whether your background is in education, care, support work or youth services, this is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help pupils achieve success in a safe, nurturing and structured environment.

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day both inside and outside the classroom
• Building positive and consistent relationships with young people
• Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
• Encouraging engagement in learning, social development and independence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to meet individual needs
• Supporting pupils during activities, enrichment sessions and educational visits
• Helping to create a calm, safe and positive learning environment

We are seeking people who:

• Have experience supporting children with additional needs
• Have patience, empathy and a positive attitude
• Can build trust and strong professional relationships
• Are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Work well as part of a team
• Bring energy, commitment and resilience to their role

What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine impact every day
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Opportunities for progression within a specialist setting

Based in Salisbury, our setting provides a calm and supportive environment where staff are valued and pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

If you are ready for a rewarding new challenge and want to be part of something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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