SEMH Teaching Assistant

Shaftesbury

£92.56 - £100 per day

Immediate Start | Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Work

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Shaftesbury

Vision for Education are looking for Primary Classroom Assistants to support primary mainstream and SEND schools in Shaftesbury and surrounding areas. The hours for this role are 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being around children and wants a role where they can make a real difference in the classroom. You'll work alongside teachers and other support staff, helping pupils with their learning, keeping them engaged and giving extra support where it's needed.

There are opportunities across different year groups, and some positions involve working closely with children who have SEND and additional needs, including autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and learning needs. You must be comfortable supporting children that have been diagnosed with Autism or SEMH (Social and Emotional Mental Health).

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, or you have transferable experience from childcare, youth work, care or coaching, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

What you'll be doing

Your day-to-day role will depend on the school and class, but could include:

• Supporting the teacher during lessons
• Working with individual pupils and small groups
• Helping children understand and complete their work
• Supporting reading, writing, maths and other classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 support where required
• Helping pupils with SEND access their learning
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good classroom routines
• Building children's confidence and independence
• Supporting social and communication skills
• Helping create a positive and well-managed classroom

What we're looking for

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is reliable, patient and good with children.

Previous school experience is useful but isn't essential. You may have worked as a Teaching Assistant, TA, SEN TA, LSA, Learning Support Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Support Worker, Youth Worker or Sports Coach, or simply have strong experience working with children.

You'll need to be:

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient and understanding
• Confident communicating with children
• Able to work well with teachers and other staff
• Adaptable and willing to support different pupils
• Reliable and professional
• Interested in helping children learn and develop

You will also need an Enhanced DBS, or be willing to apply for one, and have the Right to Work in the UK.

What you can expect from Vision for Education

• £92.56 - £100 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Short-term and long-term placements
• Immediate start available
• Free CPD and training
• SEND, safeguarding, autism and behaviour training
• Pension contributions
• A dedicated consultant who knows your area and supports you throughout your placement
• Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent school positions

About Vision for Education

We work with schools across Wiltshire, helping them find Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEN TAs, Learning Support Assistants and other education professionals.

We're part of The Edwin Group, recognised as a Top 10 UK Employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

All roles are subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS and suitable references.

Apply today

If you're looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant role in Shaftesbury, apply today with your CV.

We have opportunities available across Shaftesbury, Salisbury and the surrounding Wiltshire area, with flexible options available depending on your experience and availability.

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