SEMH Teaching Assistant – Yeovil Full-Time | September 2025 Start | Early or Part-Time Options Available Are you ready to be the difference in a young person’s life? In the heart of Yeovil, a network of inspirational specialist schools is looking for dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as a range of learning difficulties including ASD, SLD, and complex communication needs. These schools create more than just classrooms – they build safe spaces where learners feel seen, heard, and understood. From early years to post-16, students are supported by highly skilled teams using personalised, therapeutic approaches that rebuild trust, boost confidence and re-engage learners with education. If you’re someone who brings calm, kindness and consistency to every challenge, this could be your next meaningful move. What You'll Do: Work alongside teachers to deliver individualised learning and emotional support Build strong relationships based on empathy and mutual respect Support children with SEMH and SEN across a wide age range (3–19) Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies Help create a classroom environment that is structured, inclusive, and inspiring Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella fees) Free access to specialist training, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Safeguarding Personal support from a dedicated education consultant Flexible pathways: full-time in September or start sooner part-time/full-time Potential for long-term or permanent roles in specialist education Key Info: Location: Yeovil School type: SEN/SEMH provisions (Primary and Secondary) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm Age range: 3 to 19 Term-time only This is more than a job – it’s a chance to help young people rewrite their story. Apply today and take the first step towards an incredibly rewarding role with Teaching Personnel. 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.