SEND Teaching Assistant – Minehead
£95–£105 per day | Part-time & Full-time | Start ASAP
A welcoming and supportive specialist education setting in Minehead is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This role is offered through a teaching personnel agency and is available on both a part-time and full-time basis.
About the Role:
You will be supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access learning in a nurturing and structured environment. This may include working 1:1 or with small groups, adapting learning activities, and supporting emotional and behavioural development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs
* Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons
* Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development
* Help manage behaviour positively and effectively
* Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential)
* A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3) are desirable but not essential
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive daily rate of £95–£105
* Flexible working options (part-time or full-time)
* Ongoing support from your teaching personnel consultant
* Opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives
* Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Apply / More Information:
To apply or find out more, please contact:
01392 920363
jack.rowlandteachingpersonnel
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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.
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