Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Day-to-Day Temporary Cover

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Setting: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – Year 11
Contract: Temporary / Day-to-Day Supply

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

The school is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to provide day-to-day temporary cover on an as-needed basis.

The Role:

• Providing classroom support during staff absences

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional SEN needs

• Working 1:1 or with small groups of pupils

• Assisting with learning activities and engagement

• Supporting behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

• Helping to maintain a safe, calm and structured environment

The Ideal Candidate:

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

• Is confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

• Is flexible, reliable and able to adapt quickly to different situations

• Remains calm, patient and resilient under pressure

• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Why Work This Role:

• Flexible work to fit around your availability

• Opportunity to gain experience within a specialist PRU setting

• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil support

• Support from an education-based agency

This role would suit Teaching Assistants who are looking for flexible, rewarding work and are confident supporting pupils with complex needs in a specialist environment.

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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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