Teaching Assistant

SEN(D) Teaching Assistant

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: Immediate / January 2026

SEN(D) Teaching Assistant – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel

Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant?

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

If you answered yes to the above, then this job opportunity for a SEN(D) Teaching Assistant may be for you! An SEN school based in Yeovil is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to pupils ranging in the ages 4-19 years old, with various SEN(D) needs such as MLD, SEMH and ASD.

As a school community, the core responsibility as a school is to prepare all young people for aspirational, successful and independent futures. Upon this solid foundation, this school has constructed a curriculum that enables young people to take responsibility, show empathy and respect, develop confidence, and empowers them to realise a strong vision for their own futures.

With an Ofsted rating of “Good”, this is an amazing opportunity to be able to work with other educators and young people with a major focus on:

• Relationships, friendships, and community
• Resilience
• Employability
• Communication

Who We Are Looking For:

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) experience
• Youth work experience
• Excellent spoken English
• Dedicated to improving the social and emotional well-being of young people
• A caring, patient, and resilient individual with a compassionate approach to supporting young people
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Clear communication skills

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible availability applicants will be considered for this role
• Monday – Friday = 08:30 - 15:35
• Teaching Personnel offers its educators over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge! Plus, plenty more with a generous discount!
• 12.07% Holiday Pay
• Please note, this role is Term-Time Only

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) and mainstream schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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