Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with additional needs? We’re seeking a warm, patient and reliable full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist hub attached to a local secondary school near Taunton. You’ll support pupils with SEMH needs, autism and learning disabilities, helping them access tailored provision while also working within mainstream lessons as appropriate.
About The School:
This specialist hub offers tailored support for learners with EHCPs within a mainstream school setting. Pupils have personalised timetables and support plans designed to help them develop strategies, confidence and skills to access both specialist and mainstream learning. The hub works closely with teachers to adapt lessons and classroom environments to meet individual needs and support inclusion.
The school is rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors noted good quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership — and highlighted that pupils with SEND receive the support they need to follow the curriculum successfully.
The role:
•Full-time: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
•£13.70 per hour
•Start: ASAP
•Potential of permanent role after initial settling-in period
•Supporting pupils in specialist provision and in mainstream lessons
You will help pupils feel confident, safe and included, working with teachers and support staff to deliver personalised support and adapt activities. Building positive relationships and offering reassurance are at the heart of this role.
We’re seeking someone who:
•Is kind, patient, calm and genuinely enjoys working with children and young people
•Has empathy, flexibility and a positive attitude — personal qualities matter more than prior experience
•Works well as part of a team and builds trust with pupils and colleagues
•Has some experience with young people — perhaps as a graduate, youth worker, sports coach, support worker or TA — but more importantly has the motivation and values to support vulnerable learners
•Wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist school setting — excellent preparation for careers in teaching, youth work, mental health or education support
What this role offers:
•A supportive and inclusive specialist learning environment
•Chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives every day
•Valuable experience for future careers working with young people
•A clear pathway to a permanent position
If you are caring, adaptable and ready to help children access education with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.
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