Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Taunton
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 – £100 per day
Hours: Full Time
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?
Do you have experience working with children or young adults with ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or PMLD?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Taunton that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with a wide range of additional needs. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real impact in the lives of their students.
The successful Teaching Assistant will:
Have experience supporting students with ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or PMLD
Be comfortable with providing Personal Care when required
Be patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Have at least 6 months’ experience in a specialist or SEND setting
Work effectively as part of a supportive team of teaching and support staff
In return, TeacherActive can offer:
A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
Competitive daily rates of £90–£100 per day
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
If you are ready to make a difference and are passionate about inclusive education, we would love to hear from you!
Call Alec today on (phone number removed) or
Email your CV to (url removed) to apply.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services