SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support - Swindon

Are you experienced in supporting non-verbal children and passionate about helping pupils communicate, learn and develop their independence? Do you have a patient, compassionate and nurturing approach, with the ability to understand and respond to individual communication needs?

Academics Ltd is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support to join a specialist school in Swindon. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, including non-verbal children who may communicate through visual aids, gestures, communication boards or other alternative communication methods. Previous experience supporting non-verbal children is essential for this role.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, including non-verbal children.
• Use appropriate communication strategies to help pupils express their needs, choices and emotions.
• Support pupils with learning activities, daily routines and the development of independence.
• Help pupils feel safe and settled by building trusting relationships and providing consistent support.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to follow individual learning, communication and support plans.

The SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's educational and personal development within a supportive specialist school. You will help pupils access learning, communicate more effectively and build confidence at their own pace.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous experience in a special school, SEN setting or a role supporting non-verbal children. Experience using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), visual communication systems or PECS would be beneficial where relevant to the pupils' needs.

Key information:

• Job title: SEN TA - Non-Verbal Support
• Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Pay: £90 to £105 per day
• Start date: ASAP / Immediate Start
• Setting: Specialist SEN school
• Essential: Previous experience supporting non-verbal children

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal Support opportunity, please upload your CV and apply today.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.