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Teaching Assistant
location
Shaftesbury
contract type
Full-time, Part-time
contract term
Long-term, Permanent
salary
£14 to £14 per hour
ref
GLBSEPT2
Apply by
20 October 2026
Job start
29 October 2026

The role involves working within a local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school, providing support to pupils with Autism or SEMH.

About the role

About the role

This job posting is for a Teaching Assistant position in Shaftesbury offering a salary of £462.80 per week.

The role involves working within a local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school, providing support to pupils with moderate learning difficulties and more complex needs on a small group and 1:1 basis. The position will commence asap on a full-time, ongoing basis, with the potential for permanency for the right candidate. The hours are 8:30am start with a finish time from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, depemnding on the day. The school will be looking to take candidates permanent after a successfull temporary period.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working in an SEND setting with various needs, be adaptable, reliable, and passionate about helping children succeed. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are also essential. Additionally, candidates must be able to provide suitable references, possess a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check, and have the Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits for Teaching Assistants include competitive daily rates paid through the PAYE system, a guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability), social and networking events, pension contributions, CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities to support professional growth, and access to a dedicated consultant for guidance and support.

All staff undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

  • Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
  • Social and networking events.
  • Pension contributions.
  • CPD to help with your professional development.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, please contact the SEND Team on 01543 228029 or email shane.duggan@visionforeducation.co.uk

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