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Sen Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 17/08/26
  1. Permanent
£87 - 95 per day

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Yeovil | Full-Time | Permanent | September 2026 Start

3 Vacancies Available | Direct Employment with the School

Call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya!

Make a Lasting Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where your skills and dedication can truly change lives?

We are urgently seeking three passionate and resilient individuals to join a specialist educational setting in Yeovil from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals who are confident supporting children and young people with additional learning needs and are ready to hit the ground running from day one.

The successful candidates will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their individual goals.

 

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely alongside teaching staff and therapeutic professionals, you will provide tailored support to learners with a range of complex needs including autism, communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and learning disabilities.

  • Deliver targeted classroom support
  • Promote positive behaviour and engagement
  • Encourage independence and personal development
  • Adapt learning materials to individual requirements
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
  • Support learners both academically and emotionally

 

What We're Looking For

  • Previous SEN experience within education or specialist settings
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • A proactive and adaptable approach
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • The confidence to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people

We are specifically seeking individuals who can quickly integrate into the environment and make an immediate impact.

 

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency and offers:

  • Competitive rates and salaries
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
  • Access to specialist SEN opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Long-term career progression opportunities
  • A streamlined registration process
  • Exclusive vacancies not advertised elsewhere

 

Interested?

If you are ready to take the next step in your SEN career and start a rewarding permanent role in September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today & call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya.

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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