SEND Teaching Assistant

Affinity Workforce Solutions are delighted to be supporting a number of welcoming, inclusive primary schools across Gloucester & Tewkesbury. These schools are part of a highly regarded multi academy trusts known for their nurturing ethos, strong leaderships, and commitments to providing exceptional education for every child.

Our partner schools are now seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join their supportive teams.

As a SEND TA, you will play a vital role in helping pupils with a range of additional needs, including communication differences, sensory needs, learning difficulties, and social emotional challenges, thrive both academically and personally. You'll work closely with Class Teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff to deliver tailored interventions and consistent, compassionate support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting SEND pupils through 1:1 and small group work

• Assisting with personalised learning plans and structured interventions

• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in learning

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

• Contributing to observations and feedback for the teaching team

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND

• Confident working with behaviour, communication, or sensory needs

• Patient, resilient, and calm under pressure

• Friendly, approachable, and committed to inclusive education

• Experience in SEND settings is desirable but not essential

• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual pupil needs

Benefits of Working with Affinity Workforce

• Competitive daily pay based on experience

• Dedicated consultant to support your journey

• Help with CV writing and applications

• £200 referral bonus for Teachers / £100 for TAs

• Free safeguarding training and CPD workshops

• PAYE or umbrella pay options available

Desirable Qualities

• Experience supporting SEND pupils in a school or childcare setting

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, CACHE, or equivalent)

• Understanding of autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech & language needs

• A positive attitude, flexibility, and sense of humour

• Enhanced DBS (Affinity Workforce can assist with this)

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you have previous SEND experience or are new to the field with the right attitude and passion, we'd love to hear from you. Joining one of our Gloucestershire partner schools means becoming part of a caring, inclusive, and high quality educational community.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

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