SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support - Swindon

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support - Swindon

Are you experienced in supporting non-verbal children and passionate about helping pupils communicate, learn and develop their independence? Do you have a patient, compassionate and nurturing approach, with the ability to understand and respond to individual communication needs?

Academics Ltd is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support to join a specialist school in Swindon. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, including non-verbal children who may communicate through visual aids, gestures, communication boards or other alternative communication methods. Previous experience supporting non-verbal children is essential for this role.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support , you will:

Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, including non-verbal children.

Use appropriate communication strategies to help pupils express their needs, choices and emotions.

Support pupils with learning activities, daily routines and the development of independence.

Help pupils feel safe and settled by building trusting relationships and providing consistent support.

Work closely with teachers and other professionals to follow individual learning, communication and support plans.

The SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's educational and personal development within a supportive specialist school. You will help pupils access learning, communicate more effectively and build confidence at their own pace.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous experience in a special school, SEN setting or a role supporting non-verbal children. Experience using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), visual communication systems or PECS would be beneficial where relevant to the pupils' needs.

Key information:

Job title: SEN TA - Non-Verbal Support

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Pay: £90 to £105 per day

Start date: ASAP / Immediate Start

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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