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Job Details
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wiltshire-Chippenham
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Thu 13th Aug 2026
Contact Name: Joseph Chambers
Contact Email: joseph@fiveeducation.co.uk
Contact Phone: 01174226167
Job Description
Five Education is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a welcoming and inclusive special school in Chippenham. The role will involve supporting students with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), helping them to access learning, develop communication and independence skills, and enjoy a positive and engaging school experience.
The hours are 8:30am until 3:30pm, with full-time availability preferred. However, applicants who are able to work a minimum of two days per week will also be considered.
Main Responsibilities
- Providing individual and small-group support to help students access the curriculum and participate in a range of engaging activities
- Supporting students with their communication, sensory, physical and learning needs, adapting activities to suit individual abilities
- Promoting students' independence, confidence and development through positive and encouraging interactions
- Supporting students with personal care and other aspects of their daily routine where required
- Ensuring the safety, dignity and wellbeing of students at all times, including during break and lunch periods
- Working closely with teachers, SENCo, therapists and other members of staff to meet the individual needs of each student
- Using a patient, calm and nurturing approach to support students with their emotional and sensory regulation
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Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
- Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
- Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*
Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
What can Five Education offer you?
- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol!
- Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
- Recommending a friend bonus scheme
- Specialist support/mentoring while you are working
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Pay
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
Contact Joseph on 0117 422 6167 / joseph@fiveeducation.co.uk
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