Teaching Assistant - ASC and PMLD Support

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. A dedicated SEN school in Yeovil is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside classroom teachers to deliver high-quality care, support and learning experiences to pupils aged 4–19 years. The students you will support have a range of special educational needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), non-verbal communication needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.

You will collaborate closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to help create a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment. The school takes a robust approach to safeguarding and is fully committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people. Their ethos centres on providing a happy, safe and stimulating setting where every individual is challenged, supported and encouraged to develop confidence, self‑esteem and independence.

The school strongly values equality of education and opportunity for all pupils, parents/carers, staff and service users, regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity or any other characteristic.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A willingness and confidence to support with personal care
• A patient, resilient, caring and innovative approach
• Experience supporting SEN(D), either within or outside an educational setting
• Clear verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff
• An understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Flexibility to work across different age groups
• The ability to calmly and safely de-escalate challenging situations

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full Time
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 08:40 – 15:30
• Wednesday: 08:40 – 15:45
• Term-time only position
• 12.07% holiday pay
• Access to over 10 free SEN training courses through Teaching Personnel, with many additional courses available at a generous discount

If you are dedicated to supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a school that truly values inclusion, development and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding and impactful career.

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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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