SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Temp to Perm

Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: -14.25 - -16.68 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

SEN Teaching Assistant Required

Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with a specialist education setting in the Taunton area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and is looking for a rewarding role with the potential to become permanent.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may have a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and associated learning difficulties. You will play a key role in helping students access education, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

The Role

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Promoting engagement and positive behaviour within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Building positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and communication needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries.
• Backgrounds in education, care, youth work, support work, coaching, or similar sectors are welcomed.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

What Prospero Teaching Can Offer

• Competitive rates of pay between -14.25 and -16.68 per hour.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to accredited training and CPD opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible and straightforward registration process.

To Be Eligible

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Two professional references covering the past two years.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding SEN role with long-term career prospects, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Prospero Teaching for more information.

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