SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Yeovil – September 2025 Start
Are you a compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic individual looking to support children and young people with special educational needs? A nurturing and well-regarded specialist school in Yeovil is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.
You’ll be supporting students aged 4 to 16, working across both primary and secondary phases, in a school that prides itself on creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all learners.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Supporting students with a range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties and SEMH
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Assisting in lessons, group work, and one-to-one interventions
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Encouraging communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing
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Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff
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Helping to maintain a calm, structured and caring learning environment
Why Join This School?
This school is known for:
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A supportive and skilled staff team that works collaboratively
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A strong focus on wellbeing for both pupils and staff
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A holistic, child-centred approach to learning and development
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Purpose-built facilities and a culture of inclusion and respect
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A track record of helping students flourish both academically and emotionally
Staff enjoy working in a setting where every day is different and every achievement is celebrated—big or small.
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:
When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to:
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Weekly pay via PAYE – no hidden umbrella fees
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A personal, experienced recruitment consultant
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Free access to our CPD Academy, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Safeguarding
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Flexible progression routes in SEN education
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£50 referral bonus for every educator you recommend
If you're ready to start a rewarding journey in SEN education, apply now and take the next step in your career with Teaching Personnel.
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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