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Senior Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 27/02/26
  1. Full Time
£80 - 90 per day

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant
Yeovil, Somerset | Immediate Start

About the School
An outstanding specialist provision in Yeovil supporting children and young people aged 4–18 with complex additional needs. The school is recognised for its nurturing ethos, high expectations and commitment to helping every pupil achieve a fulfilling life now and in the future.

Pupils have: Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Significant communication needs and Complex physical, medical and behavioural needs

The school promotes personalised learning, teamwork and continuous professional development, creating a supportive environment where staff and pupils thrive.

 

The Role

  • Leading and mentoring Teaching Assistants

  • Delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions

  • Supporting personal care, mobility and medical needs

  • Contributing to Personal Learning Goals and progress reviews

  • Supervising classes where required

This is a hands-on, senior role requiring initiative, resilience and strong leadership within the classroom.

 

Requirements

  • Essential experience supporting pupils with SEN needs

  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

  • NVQ3 or relevant qualification desirable

  • Calm, patient and adaptable approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

 

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive weekly pay

  • Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training

  • Dedicated consultant support

  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

If you are passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs and ready to take the next step in your career, apply today.

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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