Teaching Assistant

Make a Real Difference – Become an SEN Teaching Assistant in Somerset!

Location: Somerset | Pay: £13.75/hr | Start: ASAP

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential? We’re looking for a caring and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 7–16 in a PRU school setting.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils with a variety of needs including SEMH, communication, and behavioural difficulties.
• Working closely with teachers to create a nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Helping students who’ve struggled in mainstream education find success.

You’ll Be Great If You:

• Have experience with SEN (in or outside of schools)
• Are calm under pressure and confident in managing behaviour
• Love working as part of a supportive team

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working options available
• Free access to 10+ SEN training courses
• Term-time only with holiday pay included

At Teaching Personnel, we match passionate educators with roles where they can truly make a difference. Could this be your next step?

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.
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