Teaching Assistant

Senior SEN Teaching Assistant – Progress Your Career
Full-time | Immediate Start | 4–18 | 8.40am to 4.30pm

A well-established specialist school in Yeovil is expanding and seeking a Senior Teaching Assistant to support pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, including communication and interaction needs.

• Highly supportive and collaborative staff team
• Strong focus on personalised learning and life outcomes
• Regular CPD and progression opportunities
• Inclusive ethos where every contribution is valued

• Lead and support classroom learning activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Help monitor and record pupil progress
• Support and guide less experienced staff where required
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs where necessary

• Minimum 6 months’ childcare experience, ideally within SEN
• Confident supporting complex needs and behaviours
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Patient, proactive and resilient attitude

• Weekly pay and long-term opportunities
• Access to specialist SEN training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Clear pathways for career progression

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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.
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