Details:
- Salary: £100 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Taunton Somerset
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Job Type: Full-Time Long Term (5 days a week), Day to Day Supply
Pay Rate: £100 - £110 per day
Job Overview:
Looking for a rewarding role in education? Supply Staff Ltd is seeking dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for day-to-day supply work and full-time, long-term positions across primary schools in Taunton, Somerset. Opportunities include short-notice cover when schools experience staff absences, as well as longer-term placements supporting pupils with special educational needs. You will help pupils access learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential while working closely with teachers and wider school staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide cover for absent SEN Teaching Assistants, including short-notice bookings.
* Support pupils with SEN in accessing learning and classroom activities.
* Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
* Assist teachers with adapting activities to meet individual needs.
* Promote positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff.
Requirements:
* Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
* Strong communication and classroom management skills.
* A patient, supportive and adaptable approach.
* Experience supporting needs such as autism, ADHD or communication difficulties is advantageous.
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply.
* Full compliance with standard UK school safeguarding regulations.
Why Supply Staff Ltd:
* Opportunities for daily supply and full-time, long-term placements.
* Reliable daily pay via framework guidelines.
* A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference through flexible supply work or a longer-term role across Taunton and Somerset, apply today and a member of the Supply Staff Ltd team will be in touch