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Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Taunton
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time (term-time only)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you want to make a real difference in the classroom this September?
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Taunton, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
The Role:
Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis with a range of additional needs (including autism, ADHD, and SEMH).
Assisting the class teacher in implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Encouraging independence and social development.
Monitoring progress and reporting to staff and parents/carers.
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential.
DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one).
What Teaching Personnel Offer:
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
Access to specialist SEN training and continuous professional development.
A dedicated consultant to support your journey.
Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression.
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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