Sen Teaching Assistant

NOW RECRUITING – FULL-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT
Location: Shepton Mallet
Start Date: January 2027
Pay Rate: £90–£95 per day

We are currently looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the Shepton Mallet area, starting January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to a child's education and development.

The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is essential.
- Dedicated, reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
- Someone with a positive, patient and proactive approach.
- Willing to get stuck in and go the extra mile.
- Confident in building positive relationships and supporting a pupil's individual needs.
- Able to demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and commitment to the role.

What You Can Expect:
- Full-time, ongoing opportunity.
- Competitive daily rate of £90–£95.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to a pupil's school experience.
- Support throughout the recruitment and placement process.

Recruitment & Vetting Process
Please note that all successful applicants will be required to complete our full compliance and vetting process, including:

- Right to Work checks.
- Identity verification.
- Reference checks.
- Mandatory safeguarding training.
- An informal interview.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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