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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. SEND Support
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 25/03/26
  1. Full Time
£90 - 100 per day + Additional training

Job description

Start a Fulfilling Classroom Career in Weston-super-Mare!

Role: Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: £89.38 per day

Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about helping children succeed and reach their full potential?
Do you enjoy working in a supportive, dynamic environment where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is delighted to present an exciting opportunity to work across SEN schools in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas. We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals who are ready to have a positive impact on young learners’ lives.

Whether you’re exploring a career in education, gaining experience ahead of teacher training, or simply motivated to support young people — this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and creative lessons
• Working one-to-one or with small groups to support learning
• Promoting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, social skills, and academic progress
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment
• Preparing resources and assisting with classroom organisation
• Supporting tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging a nurturing and supportive atmosphere for all students

What We’re Looking For:
• No formal qualifications required — just a genuine interest in working with children
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one — we’ll help!)
• Completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Training (provided by Teaching Personnel)
• Adaptability to support students with a variety of needs
• Experience with SEN or challenging behaviour is beneficial, but not essential

Why Join Teaching Personnel?
• Ongoing professional development — FREE and discounted courses including Team Teach, Safeguarding, and Prevent Duty
• Dedicated consultant support — we’ll help find the right role and support you all the way
• Gain valuable hands-on experience in a rewarding education setting
• Competitive daily rate of £89.38

Ready to Apply?
Send us your CV today! Applications are reviewed as they come in, so don’t wait — schools in Weston-super-Mare are eager to welcome new talent.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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