Teaching Assistant – Taunton TA3 5RH £24,570-£25,935 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week) Good Ofsted Rating Make Every Day Extraordinary! Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Join Somerset Progressive School, a specialist SEND school dedicated to unlocking every pupil’s potential through personalised learning and dedicated support. About Somerset Progressive School Somerset Progressive School offers a calm, rural setting where pupils aged 7–19 with SEND, including Autism, receive personalised education and 1:1 or small group support. In 2019, we proudly won the Positive Behaviour Support Award—recognising our commitment to creating a supportive, uplifting environment for every learner. Key Responsibilities Support and mentor students with their learning in class, at home, and through outdoor activities Help prepare materials and support lessons, focusing on behaviour management Write daily reports on student progress and challenges Regularly communicate with parents and caregiversRequirements Passionate about helping students with SEND 2 years of experience in a SEND setting Strong English and Maths skillsBenefits of Joining Client Group NEST enhanced pension scheme Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join and split a £500 referral bonus between you Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Access to a blue light discount card Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts Life assuranceSchool tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process. Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training. Safeguarding We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check. Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds