Become Part of a Supportive Learning Community

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant for an immediate full-time position within a specialist educational environment in Frome.

This setting supports pupils who benefit from additional guidance in areas including autism, cognition and learning needs, speech and language difficulties and social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support
• Assist with tailored learning activities
• Encourage participation and confidence
• Work alongside teaching staff and specialists
• Support emotional regulation strategies
• Prepare resources and learning materials
• Monitor engagement and achievement
• Foster positive relationships with pupils
• Promote inclusion throughout the school day

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and approachable
• Enthusiastic about helping young people succeed
• Able to work collaboratively
• Reliable and adaptable
• Experienced working with children or young people

Previous experience within educational or care environments would be advantageous.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Access to free CPD courses
• Specialist consultant support
• Flexible career progression routes
• Pension contributions
• Opportunities for permanent employment

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This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable SEND experience while making a lasting impact on learners' educational journeys.

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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