At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in a caring and engaging environment.
- Company: Luma Education Recruitment, a specialist agency connecting candidates with rewarding education roles.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, full-time hours, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Ongoing support and training opportunities to enhance your career in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable individuals; passion for supporting those with additional needs.
The predicted salary is between 22545 - 27555 £ per year.
Luma Education Recruitment is working with a specialist education setting in the Tidworth, Wiltshire area that is looking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for September 2026. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working with children and young people and is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs, autism, SEMH, ADHD and behavioural needs.
You will play an important role within the school's support team, helping pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and overcome individual barriers.
The Opportunity
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
- Work closely with teachers to support accessible and engaging learning
- Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities
- Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
- Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils
- Support classroom routines and maintain a calm, safe learning environment
- Work alongside teaching, pastoral and specialist staff to meet individual needs
- Encourage pupils to engage positively with their education and wider school experience
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals
- Previous experience within SEN, schools, care, youth work or similar settings
- A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs
- Confidence and resilience when supporting challenging behaviour
- A patient, calm and consistent approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to adapt to different pupils and situations
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Relevant qualifications are welcomed, but attitude, experience and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils are equally important. An Enhanced DBS will be required before commencing the role. Candidates already registered with the DBS Update Service are encouraged to apply.
What Luma Education Recruitment Offers
- £125-£130 per day, depending on experience
- Weekly pay
- Full-time, long-term opportunity
- Potential route into a permanent position
- Dedicated consultant support
- Straightforward registration and compliance process
- Access to relevant CPD and training
- Opportunities to develop specialist SEN experience
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting schools and education settings across the UK. We recruit for SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, HLTAs, Behaviour Support Workers and education leaders, connecting candidates with opportunities that match their experience and career goals. Luma Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Teaching Assistant in Tidworth employer: senploy
Senploy is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Greenford, West London. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training and a collaborative community that prioritises the growth of both staff and students. Joining Senploy means being part of a mission-driven team that values meaningful contributions to the educational journey of pupils with special educational needs.
