Empower Young Minds as a SEN Teaching Assistant Frome | Part-Time or Full-Time | September 2025 Start Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? A fulfilling opportunity has opened for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a group of specialist schools in Frome, offering exceptional education and care to learners aged 3 to 19. This role begins part-time in September 2025, with the flexibility to start earlier and the option to move into full-time work. Hours are 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. A Truly Supportive Learning Environment You will be joining a group of dedicated SEN provisions, known for their high standards of care, therapeutic support, and inclusive educational approach. These schools are deeply committed to ensuring each learner, regardless of complexity of need, is given the tools, confidence, and support to thrive. Environments designed around the needs of learners with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and SEMH Small class sizes, excellent staff-to-student ratios, and strong pastoral support systems A focus on emotional wellbeing and individual progress as much as academic outcomes Holistic approaches to teaching, including life skills, outdoor learning, and vocational training Teams of passionate educators and therapists working collaboratively to transform lives About the Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide tailored support to pupils both one-to-one and in small group settings. You will help deliver EHCP targets, assist with daily routines, and contribute to a consistent and nurturing learning environment. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and every moment offers a chance to build trust, celebrate small wins, and make a lasting impact. Why Choose Teaching Personnel? Working with Teaching Personnel comes with a host of benefits designed to support you every step of the way: A dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your goals Weekly pay through PAYE Access to a wide range of CPD training and SEN-specific development Flexible opportunities across well-resourced and caring SEN schools A chance to build lasting experience and progression in SEND education Apply Today If you’re looking to make a real difference in a supportive, inclusive setting where children’s potential is at the heart of everything, apply now. We would love to help you take the next step in your SEN career. 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.