SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Full-time & Part-time Opportunities | Term Time Only

ASAP Start

Swindon

£90 - £105 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful impact within a mainstream primary school setting?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Swindon is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing mainstream environment, providing targeted 1:1 support to pupils who require additional help to thrive in the classroom.

About the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant - Swindon

You will be supporting pupils who require additional support with their special educational needs. The role focuses on building strong, trusting relationships, supporting engagement with learning, and promoting emotional regulation and confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and classroom engagement
• Encouraging communication, confidence, and independence
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Empathetic, patient, and resilient
• Passionate about SEN, inclusion, and child development
• A strong communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Experience supporting children with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• Background in Education, Psychology, Care, or similar (beneficial)

Candidates with experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or those from care, youth work, or support work backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Experience working with children with additional needs in a primary setting is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer - SEN Teaching Assistant - Swindon

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
• Supportive and experienced school team
• Valuable experience within a mainstream primary setting in Swindon
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children's education and development

If you are looking for a rewarding role in Stroud where you can support young learners and develop your SEN experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV to this advert.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £105.00 Per Hour

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English