Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £13.75 an hour

Make a Difference Every Day

Do you want a role where your work truly matters? Join our dedicated team in Yeovil and help transform the lives of children with Special Educational Needs. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital part in creating an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally!

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to inspire, encourage, and make a long-lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs
• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning plans and adapt resources to meet individual needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing using proven strategies
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and enrichment activities, ensuring a safe environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEN (school, care, or youth settings preferred)
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach with excellent communication skills
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive bahviour support strategies

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, inclusive school environment where your contribution is valued
• Free SEN training courses and ongoing CPD opportunities to help you grow professionally
• Competitive pay and a term-time schedule for better work-life balance
• Holiday Pay
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people every single day

Ready to Apply?

If you’re compassionate, motivated, and ready to inspire pupils to succeed - we’d love to hear from you!

Don’t wait—apply today and start shaping brighter futures in Yeovil!

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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