Teaching Assistant Swindon And Wiltshire

Five Education are working with schools and nurseries in the Swindon and Wiltshire areas to find suitable staff to support SEN pupils. This is a rewarding role for the right person as they will be developing a relationship based on trust with the students in order to help them achieve their potential.
Experience is not essential but beneficial. A perfect candidate would be passionate to learn, show initiative and organisational skills, resilience and flexibility.
Responsibilities and duties:
Guiding students - Supporting 1:1 and small groups of pupils
Build trusting and constructive relationships with pupils
Be a team player - Work with the school to ensure the best support and care
Encourage engagement and development in child's learing
Set challenges to promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to both teachers and pupils
Encourage socialisation and good behaviour through being patient and empathetic
Essential Criteria:
Commitment to personal profesional development
Right to work in the UK
Valid/relevant DBS
Two recent references
10 years (or nearest) work history
What can Five Education offer you?
One of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our google reviews!
Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days)
Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30)
Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.
Free safeguarding training
Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, and TRA checks, and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.