Roles in SEN Schools

Education Roles Available in SEN Schools

Wiltshire and surrounding areas

SEN schools across Swindon are looking for calm, caring, and reliable people to support children and young people with additional needs.

Whether you’ve worked in education before or have experience in care, youth work, or support roles, there are a range of opportunities to suit different skills and interests.

There are both part and full time roles available for september 2026. So if you are currently in a role and considering a move, now is the time!

Roles available

SEN Teaching Assistants

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups

• Help children access learning in a way that works for them

• Support communication, routines, and emotional regulation

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists

• Ideal if you’re patient, empathetic, and enjoy helping pupils thrive

Behaviour Support / SEMH Support

• Support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs

• Use calm, positive strategies to de-escalate situations

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Help pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn

• Great for people with backgrounds in care, youth work, mental health, or mentoring

Teachers (Qualified or Unqualified)

• Teach pupils with a range of SEN needs across secondary age groups

• Opportunities for supply, long-term, and part-time roles

• Suitable for qualified teachers, ECTs, or those trained overseas

• A great option if you’re passionate about inclusive education

What SEN schools are looking for

• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach

• Confidence supporting young people with additional needs

• Good communication skills

• A genuine desire to make a difference

• Right to work in the UK

You don’t always need school experience. Experience with children or young people in care, support, or community settings is highly valued.

What you’ll get

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

• Full-time and part-time options

• Free training and CPD, including behaviour and Thrive training

• Ongoing support from a friendly local consultant

• Meaningful experience in a rewarding setting

If you’re looking for flexible work, purposeful roles, or a chance to support pupils who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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