SEN Teaching Assistant KS1 - Amesbury in Wiltshire

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for KS1 children with various Special Educational Needs (such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or global development delay).
• Adapt learning materials alongside the classroom teacher to ensure lessons are accessible, engaging, and aligned with the children's Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Manage emotional and behavioural needs with patience, empathy, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment where young children feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
• Track and report progress, collaborating regularly with the Class Teacher, SENDCo, and parents.

• Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a primary school setting or early years environment.
• Qualifications: A relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare/Education) is highly desirable but not essential if you have strong practical experience.
• Travel: A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are highly desirablle to assist with commuting and traveling to our school locations in and around Amesbury.
• Key Skills: Strong communication skills, resilience, a nurturing nature, and the ability to handle challenging situations with a calm approach.
• Compliance: An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for a new one) is mandatory.

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• A supportive, friendly team environment dedicated to professional growth.
• Access to free ongoing CPD courses (such as Team Teach, Safeguarding, and SEND specific training).
• The chance to truly change the trajectory of a child's early education.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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