Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Yeovil on a full-time supply basis (32 hours per week). This rewarding role involves supporting pupils aged 4 to 18 who have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex additional needs. You will work under the guidance of experienced teachers to help create a stable, supportive and engaging learning environment, enabling pupils to reach their individual learning and personal development goals. Students in this specialist setting may have a range of needs, including: Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Physical disabilities and complex medical needs, Communication and interaction difficulties and Social, emotional and behavioural challenges Support is provided both 1:1 and in small groups, helping pupils access the curriculum and build independence. Key Responsibilities Support pupils with literacy, numeracy and classroom activities Encourage engagement, confidence and positive behaviour Assist with personal care and mobility support where required Help prepare learning resources and maintain a safe classroom environment Work alongside teachers and therapists to support pupils’ learning targets Support pupils during activities, educational visits and daily routines Requirements Have at least 6 months childcare experience, ideally supporting children with SEN Be patient, compassionate and resilient Be confident supporting pupils with additional learning or physical needs Work well as part of a team in a specialist school environment Why Work with Teaching Personnel Competitive weekly pay Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Valuable experience within specialist education settings If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference every day, apply today for this immediate start opportunity. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.