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SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Taunton
Full-time
Teaching Personnel are looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools in the Taunton area. This is a rewarding opportunity to help young people with additional needs thrive in both their learning and personal development.
The Role:
Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Assisting with classroom activities and adapting learning materials where needed
Helping to manage behaviour in a positive, supportive way
Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to ensure each pupil can access the curriculum
Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience supporting young people with SEN (e.g. autism, ADHD, social/emotional needs) is highly desirable
Patient, resilient, and able to build strong, positive relationships with students
Confident in supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
A team player who is committed to making a difference in students’ lives
Teaching Assistant qualifications are beneficial but not essential – training can be provided
What We Offer:
Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
Opportunities to work within supportive and inclusive secondary schools in Taunton
If you are passionate about supporting secondary-aged students with SEN and want to make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
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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