SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Somerset Salary: £13.75 an hour Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only Start Date: ASAP Are you a caring and patient individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Our inclusive and welcoming SEND school in Somerset is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning plans and adapting resources to meet individual needs Promote emotional well-being and social development through positive reinforcement and structured routines Support pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site activities What We’re Looking For: Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach Excellent communication and teamwork skills A willingness to learn and engage in ongoing professional development This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in a nurturing and supportive school environment. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and ready to grow in your career, we’d love to hear from you! 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.