Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? We’re seeking compassionate, proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to support students aged 3–19 in a range of specialist settings across Yeovil. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available from September 2025, with the option to start earlier. These highly regarded settings offer tailored education to pupils with a wide variety of needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties, communication challenges, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Each setting is deeply committed to nurturing both academic progress and emotional wellbeing, providing structured, supportive, and inspiring environments for students and staff alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting students in primary or secondary phases with SEN or SEMH needs Assisting in the delivery of personalised learning plans Promoting independence, self-regulation, and social development Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff Encouraging engagement through creative, inclusive strategies Creating a safe, calm, and positive classroom environment What We’re Looking For: Experience in SEN, SEMH, care work, or youth support is desirable A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach A team player who’s flexible and committed to inclusive education A passion for making a lasting impact on young lives Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive weekly pay Opportunities across various exceptional specialist settings Access to accredited CPD including Team Teach and Autism Awareness Dedicated consultant offering ongoing career support Online portal to manage timesheets, training, and job preferences Pathways for long-term roles and professional growth If you’re ready to start a rewarding journey in SEN education and make a difference every single day, apply today—we’d 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.