SEN Teaching Assistant – Supply Work (Part-Time)
Templecombe Area | September 2026 Start | £14.25 per Hour
Are you an experienced SEN professional seeking flexible employment that allows you to make a meaningful difference while maintaining work-life balance?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to provide ad-hoc cover across a variety of specialist education settings in the Templecombe area.
These positions are ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and can confidently step into established teams with minimal supervision.
With multiple SEN and SEMH provisions available, successful candidates will benefit from access to a range of educational settings, allowing them to broaden their experience while supporting pupils with diverse needs.
September 2026 is the anticipated start date, although earlier placements may be available for suitable applicants.
The Role
- Support learners with additional needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
- Encourage engagement with classroom activities.
- Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies.
- Adapt approaches to meet individual learning plans.
- Work alongside teaching staff, therapists and pastoral teams.
- Promote independence, confidence and positive outcomes.
- Help create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
- Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.
What We're Looking For
Due to the nature of supply work, we require individuals who can hit the ground running and confidently adapt to different settings.
- Previous experience working within SEN or SEMH environments.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of autism, ADHD, social communication needs or behavioural challenges.
- Resilience, patience and flexibility.
- A proactive and professional approach.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Flexible part-time opportunities.
- Access to multiple SEN and SEMH provisions.
- Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 per hour.
- Dedicated local consultant support.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of specialist settings.
- Potential for longer-term assignments.
- September 2026 start with possibility of earlier work.
Interested?
If you have the experience, confidence and adaptability required for specialist supply work, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya to discuss available opportunities!
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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