SEN Teaching Assistant

North Somerset – Full Time – September Start

Location: North Somerset
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a patient and nurturing Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1-1 role? We are working with a welcoming primary school in North Somerset who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support to a child with additional needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone with SEN experience who can bring a calm, consistent and encouraging approach to help a child thrive in their learning and grow in confidence throughout the school year.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a primary aged pupil with additional needs
• Helping the child access classroom learning and remain engaged with activities
• Supporting transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor progress
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the child

We Are Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting (essential)
• A calm, patient and reassuring approach
• Someone who enjoys being active and spending time outdoors
• A sporty or outdoorsy personality would suit this role well
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to stay positive and composed in challenging situations
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's education and development

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with strong 1-1 experience who wants a long term role where they can truly make an impact.

Apply now! Submit your CV via this advert and we will be in touch to talk through next steps.