SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs - Trowbridge; Temporary

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs - Trowbridge (Temporary)
SEND Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs – Trowbridge – Full Time / Long-Term
Trowbridge | Full Time | Competitive Pay

Teacher Active is partnering with a SEND School in Trowbridge, a specialist SEND provision supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with complex needs. This includes SLD, PMLD, Autism (ASC), communication difficulties, and physical or sensory needs.

The school offers a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment, focusing on communication, independence, social skills, and life skills development. Staff work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and specialist support teams to help pupils engage with learning and achieve their potential.

Role Overview

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex SEND needs

Assist with communication, sensory learning, and engagement in classroom activities

Support pupils to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills

Help with personal care and moving & handling where required

Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement personalised learning

Ideal Candidate

✅ Patient, caring, and nurturing
✅ Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
✅ Experience in SEND, care work, support work, or education is desirable but not essential
✅ Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability

Why Join Teacher Active

Competitive pay
Dedicated consultant support 24/7
Access to CPD and professional development via My-Progression
Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
PAYE payment structure – no umbrella companies or hidden fees

Interested? Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this rewarding role.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services