Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Setting: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – Year 11
Contract: Full-time

We are working in partnership with a specialist education provision in Yeovil that supports pupils in Year 11 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education. This small Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) has a maximum of 15 pupils, allowing for a highly personalised and supportive approach to learning and behaviour management.

The school is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs

• Working closely with teaching staff to deliver tailored learning and behaviour support

• Providing 1:1 and small group support

• Helping pupils re-engage with education and work towards positive outcomes

• Supporting behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques

• Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a PRU, SEN, SEMH or alternative provision

• Is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

• Is calm, resilient, and patient, with a positive and proactive attitude

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and experienced staff team

• Small class sizes and a focused working environment

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people at a critical stage of their education

• Ongoing support from an education-based agency

If you are a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

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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.
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