Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant – Yeovil

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Term-Time Only (Full-Time)

A specialist primary and secondary SEN provision in Yeovil is seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time. The role involves supporting pupils aged 4–16 with a range of special educational needs and behavioural challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning plans
• Support pupils with conditions such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and other behavioural needs
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with SEN pupils in educational or care settings
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Comfortable working in a PRU or specialist setting
• Skilled in de-escalation and behaviour support strategies

Working Hours:

• Monday–Friday (term-time only)
• Typical hours: 08:30–16:00 (varies slightly by day)

Benefits:

• Access to free SEN training courses
• Discounted CPD training opportunities
• Holiday Pay
• Supportive network

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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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