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Classroom Support Assistant – SEN School, Trowbridge
We are looking for a Classroom Support Assistant to join a warm, supportive and highly specialist SEN school in the Trowbridge area. This role is perfect for someone who is patient, empathetic, confident, and committed to helping children with additional needs thrive both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will:
Provide consistent support to pupils with a wide range of learning needs, including ASD, SLD, PMLD, and communication difficulties.
Assist with personal care, moving and handling, and the use of hoists where needed.
Support pupils on a 1:1 basis as well as in small groups, helping them access learning.
Respond calmly and flexibly to changes in behaviour, routine, or emotional regulation needs.
Build safe, trusting relationships that encourage confidence, independence, and engagement.
About the School
This specialist SEN school caters for pupils aged 4 to 19 with a diverse range of complex needs. The school offers:
Small class sizes with personalised, structured support.
A nurturing and highly inclusive environment where every child is valued.
A curriculum tailored to each pupil’s strengths, needs, and learning styles.
A strong focus on life skills, independence and emotional development.
Access to a range of on-site therapy and specialist support services.
A collaborative, welcoming staff team dedicated to the wellbeing and progress of every learner.
The school is easily accessible from Bradford-on-Avon, Westbury, Melksham, and surrounding areas.
Requirements
To be considered for this Classroom Support Assistant role, you should:
Be flexible, patient, and nurturing.
Have experience supporting children or young people (preferable but not essential).
Have your own transport (highly desirable due to the school’s location).
Be confident with both 1:1 and small-group support.
Have competent behaviour management skills or willingness to learn.
Be familiar with a range of needs such as ASD, SLD, PMLD (beneficial).
Ideally have moving and handling training or previous experience.
Be willing to support with personal care.
Be open to completing further CPD training.
Preferably hold a DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
Salary
£88.92-£91.00 per day, depending on experience, training, and qualifications.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a valued member of Vision for Education, you will receive:
Excellent weekly pay via our in-house PAYE payroll.
Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and criteria).
Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).
Full AWR compliance for fair pay and conditions.
A generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email
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