Impactful SEN Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start

Education People LTD.; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Education People are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Wincanton, Somerset, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and lower learning abilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop confidence, build relationships and access learning in a supportive primary school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a primary school or specialist setting.
• Experience supporting autism, ASD, SEMH, behaviour or learning difficulties.
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Support children with ASD, autism, SEMH and emotional regulation.
• Help pupils working below age-related expectations access the curriculum.
• Support positive behaviour, engagement and social development.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and emotional needs.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Education setting

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

Education People are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Wincanton, Somerset, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and lower learning abilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop confidence, build relationships and access learning in a supportive primary school environment.