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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Gloucester
Pay Rate: £90.15 - £109.23 per day
Hours: Full-Time 8:30am to 3:30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting a compassionate and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join an independent specialist school in Gloucester for autistic young people aged 7-16. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, helping pupils achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a teaching assistant, you will support the smooth running of classes for the class teacher and ensure students remain engaged and focused. You will work closely with the class teacher and support staff to maintain a positive, structured learning environment for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Your role will include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects
• Providing support to pupils with social, communication, and sensory needs
• Managing behaviour effectively and promoting positive learning experiences
• Ensuring lessons run smoothly and pupils are supported throughout the school day

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate
• Free CPD training to support your professional development
• Holiday pay
• A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals and provides ongoing support
• The opportunity to work in a nurturing, specialist school environment

Requirements

• Experience working with pupils with autism or within a SEND setting
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support individual learning needs
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Flexibility and confidence to supervise classes independently
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.