SEN Teacher Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£14.25 per hour)

Weekly PAYE payments

Flexible assignments

Free training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated support from an experienced

Pension contributions

Access to specialist educationvacancie

Potential routes into permanent employ

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced SEN Teacher Assistants to support specialist education provisions across Chard and nearby locations. This ad-hoc supply role offers flexibility and the chance to work in various SEN/SEMH settings.

Ideal candidates will have prior SEN or SEMH experience, strong communication, and the ability to integrate quickly into established teams to provide immediate pupil support. Competitive pay and ongoing CPD opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or SEMH experience.
• Proactive and dependable approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments.
• Excellent teamwork and professionalism.
• Experience in education, care, residential support, youth work or alternate provision settings valued.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and confidence.
• Encouraging positive engagement throughout the school day.
• Supporting learners with Autism, SEMH needs and additional learning requirements.
• Implementing support strategies in line with individual plans.
• Helping maintain safe, structured and inclusive learning spaces.
• Contributing to a positive educational experience for all pupils.

Job description

SEN Teacher Assistant

Chard, Somerset| Supply Work | Part-Time | £14.25 per hour

September 2026 Start Date (Earlier Start Available)

Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced SEN Teacher Assistants to support specialist education provisions across Chard and nearby locations.

We work with several SEN and SEMH settings that regularly require dependable professionals to provide cover during periods of absence, increased demand and additional support requirements. This role offers flexibility alongside the opportunity to work within a variety of specialist educational environments.

As these are ad-hoc supply positions, we're specifically seeking candidates who can hit the ground running, integrate seamlessly into established teams and provide immediate support to pupils and teaching staff.

Your Contribution

This role plays a vital part in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

• Supporting pupils both individually and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and confidence
• Encouraging positive engagement throughout the school day
• Supporting learners with Autism, SEMH needs and additional learning requirements
• Implementing support strategies in line with individual plans
• Helping maintain safe, structured and inclusive learning spaces
• Contributing to a positive educational experience for all pupils

Every placement presents unique opportunities to utilise your skills and broaden your specialist experience.

What We're Looking For

• Previous SEN or SEMH experience
• A proactive and dependable approach
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with diverse needs
• The ability to adapt quickly to new environments
• Excellent teamwork and professionalism

Experience gained within education, care, residential support, youth work or alternative provision settings will be highly valued.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Flexible assignments to suit your availability
• Free training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Pension contributions
• Access to specialist education vacancies
• Potential routes into permanent employment
• Comprehensive safeguarding and compliance support

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.
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