SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEND Support in Gloucestershire

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role. Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Five Education are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well‑resourced school in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.

Previous experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly Autism, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are essential. The successful candidate will be resilient, empathetic, and committed to helping every student thrive both 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 – 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. 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.

• 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).
• Friend recommendation bonus scheme.
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as an admin fee or employer's NI. Pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo 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.

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph or Bella via phone or email. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.