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Teaching Personnel
Teaching assistant
Posted: 15 October
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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Somerset, UK
Salary: £13.75 an hour



About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities? Schools across Somerset are seeking enthusiastic and caring SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.



Key Responsibilities:

* Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs.
* Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons.
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
* Help pupils develop independence and confidence in their learning.
* Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals as needed.



The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

* Experience working with children or young people with SEND, in or out of an educational setting.
* A nurturing, patient and proactive approach.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility and a willingness to learn.



What We Offer:

* Opportunities across a variety of educational settings in Somerset.
* Supportive school environments with ongoing training and development.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
* Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.
* 12.07% Holiday Pay
* FREE online training courses.



About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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.

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