Classroom Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Yeovil is seeking a passionate Part-Time SEN Classroom Assistant to support children with additional needs from September 2025. Ideal candidates will have experience in nursery or primary settings and demonstrate patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach. The role includes supporting students with SEN, engaging them in sensory play, and promoting emotional development. Enjoy flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Flexible part-time hours

Free access to safeguarding and Prevent training

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant for tailored support

£50 referral bonus for recommending a friend

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in nursery or primary school settings is desirable.
• Ability to engage learners creatively and positively.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of SEN including autism and communication needs.
• Assist with sensory play and structured routines.
• Encourage emotional and social development through positive interactions.
• Work closely with class teachers and support staff.
• Help with personal care if required.

Skills

Experience in nursery, primary or SEN settings

Fun, active and engaging personality

Patience

Empathy

Nurturing approach

Genuine passion for supporting young learners

Job description

Part-Time SEN Classroom Assistant - Yeovil | Start September 2025

Are you playful, energetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

A friendly and well-resourced SEN school in Yeovil is looking for a Part-Time Classroom Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in a supportive and inclusive environment. The school works with children with a range of complex needs, and your positivity and creativity will be key to helping them thrive.

Applicants from nursery and primary school backgrounds do particularly well in this role, and those with experience in SEN settings are highly desirable. You must be outgoing, playful, and confident in engaging learners through fun, sensory, and hands-on activities.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting students with a range of SEN including autism, developmental delay and communication needs

• Assisting with sensory play, structured routines, and learning through movement

• Encouraging emotional and social development through positive interactions

• Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff

• Helping with personal care if required

We're Looking For:

• Experience in nursery, primary or SEN settings

• A fun, active and engaging personality

• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach

• A genuine passion for supporting young learners

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Join the UK's leading education recruitment agency and enjoy fantastic benefits, including:

• Weekly pay via PAYE - no umbrella fees

• Flexible part-time hours that fit your lifestyle

• FREE access to safeguarding and Prevent training

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development (CPD)

• A dedicated consultant for tailored support

• £50 referral bonus for recommending a friend

If you're ready to bring joy, energy, and care to the classroom - we'd love to hear from you!

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