Job Description

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £80 - £110 per day (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026
Application Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Supply Desk are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming specialist schools in Salisbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs, helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring they are fully engaged in learning and able to reach their individual potential. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about making a positive difference every day.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and other additional needs.

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.

• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and social development.

• Support positive behaviour using consistent and nurturing strategies.

• Build positive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals.

• Help monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans where appropriate.

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an education or SEND setting.

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.

• Calm, patient and adaptable approach to supporting learning and behaviour.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.

• A commitment to creating an inclusive, positive and supportive learning environment.

• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential for candidates with suitable experience.

• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.

• Work in a welcoming and supportive specialist school.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated local Supply Desk consultant.

• Access to free CPD, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management and Adaptive Teaching.

• Refer a Friend scheme earn up to £150 collectively.

• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

For more information or to apply, please contact Maria on (phone number removed), or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.