SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEND Support (Stroud, Gloucestershire)

Five Education are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team in Stroud, Gloucestershire. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. The successful candidate will be resilient, empathetic, and committed to helping every student thrive academically and personally.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support in line with individual learning needs and EHCP targets.
• Adapt learning materials and classroom approaches to suit a variety of learning styles and developmental needs.
• Support students in developing communication skills, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENDCo to implement effective support strategies and encourage student progress.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment throughout the school day.
• Supervise students during break and lunch times, ensuring their wellbeing and inclusion.

• Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.
• A calm, flexible, and nurturing approach to supporting students with complex and varied needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting positive outcomes for all learners.
• Resilience, patience, and a proactive attitude towards behaviour support and student wellbeing.

• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available.
• Ability to provide two recent references.
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the updated service, or be willing to apply for one.
• If you do not have a non‑voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, we will help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded after 20 days of work).
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.

Salary is negotiable. Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; there are no hidden fees such as admin fees or employer's NI. The pay rate includes holiday pay.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo reference checks, TRA checks, and a DBS check, and will also be required to attend 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 Bella Worboys at or for more information.