SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Yeovil

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: £13.74/hour
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Yeovil, supporting pupils aged 4–19 with a range of complex needs including PMLD, SLD, ASC, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with diverse SEN requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to create a nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with personal care and implement positive behaviour strategies.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with SEN in educational or care settings.
• Comfortable with personal care and working across age groups.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, resilient approach.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Full-time and part-time roles available (must be able to work full school days).
• Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 08:40–15:30 | Wed: 08:40–15:45
• Access to 10+ free SEN training courses.
• 12.07% holiday pay | Term-time only

Join a school that values inclusion, equality, and the potential of every child.

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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