SEND Learning Support Assistant
Special School | Chippenham
September Start (interviews taking place Term 6)
Full-Time | Long-Term Position
Hours: 8:45am – 3:30pm
About the School
We are working closely with a welcoming and well-established special school in Chippenham that is looking to appoint several dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants for September.
The school supports pupils aged 4–16 with a wide range of additional needs, including:
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Complex Needs
This is a caring, close-knit school community where staff are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of their pupils. Due to continued staffing requirements, the school currently has a number of opportunities available across different classes.
The Role
As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both within the classroom and on a 1:1 basis. You will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.
The school is able to offer some flexibility regarding class placement, depending on your experience and strengths. However, all positions are full-time, as consistency and routine are essential for the students.
The Ideal Candidate
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, either within a school, care, or support work setting
- Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
- Feel comfortable assisting with physical needs and personal care where required
- Be patient, adaptable, and committed to helping every child reach their potential
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team.
In addition you will receive:
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
Ref: INDTA
Pay: £104.10-£120.00 per day
Work Location: In person
