SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Yeovil and nearby areas
Start Date: September 2025 (Early start options available)
Contract Type: Part-time (Full-time flexibility possible)

Are you someone who thrives on helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential? Would you like to work in inspiring environments where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is proud to work alongside a collection of specialist schools and colleges in Yeovil that provide exceptional support to children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.

These provisions are truly dedicated to building confidence, promoting independence, and supporting both educational and emotional development.

What Makes These Settings Special:
Across these nurturing and dynamic schools, pupils benefit from:

• Small, focused learning groups and a personalised curriculum

• Calm, structured environments with outstanding pastoral support

• Creative, practical learning experiences tailored to individual needs

• Teams of passionate and skilled educators who genuinely care

• A holistic approach that prioritises student well-being and growth

From early years through to post-16 learners, these schools offer fulfilling opportunities to support pupils at every stage of their education.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Someone patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusion

• Experience with SEN or SEMH is a bonus, but not essential

• Able to build strong, positive relationships with students

• Confident supporting both 1:1 and in small group situations

• Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible schedules that work around your availability

• Weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella fees

• Access to industry-leading training and development courses

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

• A chance to gain invaluable experience across a range of provisions

If you're ready to make a real difference in a young person’s life and develop a meaningful career in education, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding role supporting SEN students across Yeovil.

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.
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