Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Frome, Somerset
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £85–£105 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing environment?
Are you patient, empathetic, and confident working with students who require tailored support?
Are you searching for a rewarding long-term SEN role in Frome with the potential to become permanent?
A friendly and inclusive school in Frome is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The school is recognised for its welcoming atmosphere, strong pastoral care, and commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
This long-term role is ideal for someone who is caring, reliable, and enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in students’ daily school experience.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience supporting children with SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech & language needs, or other learning differences)
Be confident working 1:1 or with small groups
Bring patience, understanding, and strong communication skills
Be adaptable and willing to follow personalised support plans
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff
The school offers:
A supportive, child-centred environment
A committed SEN team who work closely together
Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills
A positive, caring ethos where staff feel valued
Real prospects for the role to transition into a permanent post
Why register with TeacherActive?
Competitive PAYE rates with no umbrella fees
Free CPD and specialist SEN training through My-Progression
A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
Up to £200 referral bonus for recommending staff (T&Cs apply)
Strong relationships with schools across Somerset
If you’re a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in a fantastic Frome school, we’d love to hear from you.
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Phone: (phone number removed)
All suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role further and invited to register with TeacherActive.
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