SEN Support Assistant

Company: Academics Ltd
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Location: Wiltshire
Job Description:

Are you a university graduate? Are you interested in supporting children with autism and other neurological conditions? Are you passionate about helping others, with a patient and encouraging approach?

A Specialist School near Trowbridge are seeking a dedicated Graduate to join their team as a SEN Support Assistant. The school caters for children aged 4-16 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, sensory processing difficulties, communication challenges and associated learning needs.

As a SEN Support Assistant, you will assist a class of 5 to 10 pupils, working closely with the schools teaching team, therapists, and support staff. Together, you will deliver individualised learning plans and interventions that promote each student’s learning, independence, communication, and emotional well-being.

As a SEN Support Assistant, you will:

  • Provide support and encouragement to help students reach their potential.
  • Foster a calm, structured and positive environment to reduce anxiety and build each pupils’ confidence.
  • Learn to roll out specialist interventions to support communication, social interaction and sensory needs.
  • Assist with challenging behaviours, pastoral care and personal care.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive specialist environment. By engaging with autism-specific and specialist communication methods, you will build a strong foundation for a career in Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Counselling, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.

  • SEN Support Assistant
  • Start Date ASAP
  • 85 – 100 per day
  • Trowbridge
  • Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm
  • Graduate Opportunity!

Are you interested in this position? If yes, then apply today via this advert.

SEN Support Assistant, Trowbridge, Trowbridge, Trowbridge

Posted: March 16th, 2026