SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Calne)

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Calne. You will work on a term‑time basis, providing one‑to‑one support to pupils with additional needs, helping them thrive academically and socially.

Key responsibilities

• Adapt learning activities to meet each pupil’s individual needs.
• Support emotional regulation and classroom engagement.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and structured learning environment.

Required profile

• Empathetic, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about SEN, inclusion and child development.
• Strong communicator able to build rapport quickly.
• Experience with children with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Background in education, psychology, care or related fields is beneficial.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time and full‑time opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced school team.
• Valuable experience within a mainstream primary setting.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s education and development.