Are you motivated to make a positive impact on young people with additional needs?
We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist schools in the Yeovil area.
These roles support children and young people aged 3 to 19 with SEMH and complex learning needs, in both primary and secondary phases.
This is a full-time position beginning in September 2025, with opportunities for an earlier start on a part-time or full-time basis.
Our partner schools offer nurturing and well-resourced environments where:
Every learner’s emotional and educational needs are supported with care and structure
Staff work collaboratively to promote confidence, communication, and independence
Positive behaviour and individual progress are celebrated every day
Strong, experienced teams provide guidance and encouragement to new staff
What You'll Be Doing:
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Supporting pupils with SEN/SEMH on a 1:1 or small group basis
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Assisting in delivering structured, accessible lessons
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Encouraging emotional regulation, engagement, and social development
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Working with teaching staff, therapists and support professionals
Key Details:
Ideal Candidate:
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Compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting SEN learners
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Experience in SEN, SEMH or care roles is beneficial but not essential
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Adaptable and calm under pressure, with a team-focused mindset
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:
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Weekly pay via PAYE
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Access to free specialist training: Autism Awareness, Team Teach & more
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Dedicated consultant offering personalised support
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Routes to long-term or permanent placements
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Opportunities to gain experience across diverse SEN settings
Apply now and be part of a team that changes lives every single day.
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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