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Teaching Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 19/03/26
  1. Full Time
£87 - 95 per day

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established specialist secondary provision supporting young people aged 11–18 with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs) and additional SEND.

The school offers a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment, where students are encouraged to build confidence, independence and life skills.

  • Small groups and personalised support

  • Focus on emotional wellbeing and positive relationships

  • Practical, engaging curriculum including vocational learning

  • Multiple well-resourced sites with excellent facilities

  • Supportive and experienced staff team

 

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ learning, behaviour and personal development.

  • Support pupils in lessons and with learning activities

  • Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation

  • Build strong, supportive relationships with students

  • Assist with monitoring progress and reporting to staff

  • Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging environment

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with young people or SEN (desirable)

  • Patient, resilient and adaptable approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A genuine passion for supporting students with SEMH

  • Full UK driving licence (preferred)

 

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive weekly pay

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

  • Access to free CPD and SEN training

  • Opportunities for permanent roles

  • Flexible working options

This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people who need support the most, within a positive and forward-thinking setting.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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