SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Ad Hoc & Long-Term Opportunities

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate & ongoing

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist SEN school in Yeovil that is seeking Teaching Assistants for both ad hoc supply and longer-term placements.

The school operates across four specialist provisions, supporting pupils with:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)

• PRU settings

• Medical needs

• Mental health needs

Pupils range from Year 1 to Year 11, so flexibility and adaptability are key.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis

• Assisting with learning, behaviour regulation and emotional support

• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)

• A calm, patient and resilient approach

• Flexibility to work across different settings and age groups

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Flexible working to suit your availability

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

• Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training

• A dedicated consultant to support you

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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