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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 87 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Yeovil

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – SEN (Permanent, Full-Time, Immediate Start)

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist school in Yeovil, known for its inclusive ethos and commitment to delivering meaningful, personalised education.

This setting supports pupils aged 4 to 18 with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, communication needs and behaviours that may challenge. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing, structured environment where every pupil is supported to achieve a fulfilling and independent future.

Role & Responsibilities

Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with learning and development
Assist in delivering tailored literacy, numeracy and life skills activities
Promote engagement, independence and positive behaviour
Provide personal care and physical support where required
Help maintain a safe, organised and stimulating learning environment
Work closely with teachers and contribute to individual learning targets
Support less experienced staff and contribute to a strong team culture

Working Hours & Contract

Full-time, permanent role – employed directly by the school
Immediate start available
Hours: 8.40am to 4.30pm
Term-time role with ongoing professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 6 months childcare experience (essential)
Experience supporting children with SEN
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
This is a truly rewarding role where you will support pupils with complex learning, physical and behavioural needs, helping them build confidence, independence and essential life skills in a caring and supportive environment.

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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