At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a learner in a specialist educational setting.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, dedicated to supporting children's education and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, pension contributions, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible start date and supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Special Educational Needs and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a specialist educational setting in the Chippenham area. This rewarding full-time position is available from September 2026, with flexibility for an earlier start if suitable.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an individual learner, providing personalised support that enables them to access education, develop confidence and achieve meaningful progress. We’re looking for someone who has previous SEN experience and can confidently step into the classroom from the outset. No two days are the same in this role. You’ll become a trusted adult, helping one pupil overcome barriers to learning while supporting their emotional wellbeing, communication and independence throughout the school day.
- Delivering dedicated one-to-one support tailored to individual needs.
- Encouraging participation during lessons and wider school activities.
- Implementing personalised learning strategies agreed by the teaching team.
- Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
- Using positive behaviour techniques consistently and effectively.
- Recording observations and contributing to progress reviews.
- Working closely with teachers, therapists and parents where appropriate.
- Preparing resources that enable pupils to access learning successfully.
- Maintaining safeguarding procedures and promoting pupil welfare at all times.
Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is essential. Candidates should have:
- Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
- Excellent patience, empathy and resilience.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, flexible and professional attitude.
- The ability to quickly establish positive relationships.
- Confidence to hit the ground running from your first day.
We offer competitive weekly PAYE pay, your own dedicated education consultant, access to exclusive specialist education vacancies, free and discounted CPD training, pension contributions, opportunities for long-term career progression, friendly support throughout your placement, and a simple and efficient registration process.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
