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Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wiltshire-Melksham
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Tue 1st Sept 2026
Contact Name: Beth Hoyle
Contact Email: beth@fiveeducation.co.uk
Job Description
Location: Melksham
Pay: £89.03 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:15pm (6 hours 15 minutes), term time only
Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference to children with additional needs?
We're recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school resource base in Melksham, supporting primary school children with SEND. This is a rewarding opportunity to help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally within a specialist setting.
The Role
- Support primary children with a range of additional complex needs.
- Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support.
- Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage children's independence, confidence and social development.
- Follow safeguarding, behaviour and school policies at all times.
- Be able to use your initiative to respond to children's needs.
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We're Looking For
- Experience working with children, ideally within a school, nursery or SEND setting.
- A calm, patient and positive approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- We welcome applicants with transferable experience from care, youth work or similar roles (experience is not essential).
What We Offer
- £89.03 per day.
- PAYE employment – no umbrella company deductions.
- Weekly pay.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND.
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