Full Time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Shepton Mallet to support students with special educational needs, particularly those with autism. The role involves collaborating with teachers to create an inclusive classroom environment tailored to individual student needs. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to education. This full-time position offers holiday pay and access to professional development training, ensuring growth and support for educators.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Access to CPD accredited training courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly autism.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with students and staff effectively.
• Capacity to provide tailored support in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in providing effective assistance to students.
• Work with children aged 4-19, focusing on special needs education.
• Encourage positive behaviour and academic progress in pupils.

Skills

SEND (particularly ASD) experience

Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Innovative and patient educator

Ability to collaborate with teachers

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: January

SEN(D) Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with special educational needs?

If so, this SEN(D) Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 4-19 years old with a primary diagnosis of autism (ASD) and speech, language and communication needs.

This is a specialist educational setting in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 4–19. The school provides a personalised, inclusive curriculum that combines academic learning with life skills, vocational opportunities, and community engagement.

With small class sizes, tailored support, and modern facilities, their main aims are to empower every pupil to lead safe, happy, and independent lives while fostering respect, trust, and positivity.

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEND (particularly ASD) experience
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• An innovative, resilient and patient educator with a compassionate approach to supporting children
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday-Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD accredited training courses

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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