Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time role

Dedicated consultant

Weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in and around Shepton Mallet, Somerset. This is a supply-based, part-time role with a September 2026 start, offering flexible hours to fit around commitments.

You will work across specialist SEN and SEMH provisions, providing one-to-one and small-group support, while collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored help and promote positive learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/SEMH or specialist education.
• Proactive and resilient approach to cover work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different settings at short notice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assisting with academic, emotional and social development.
• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support.
• Promoting engagement and participation within lessons.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Supporting behaviour strategies and positive outcomes.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance when required.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

Proactive & resilient

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding & pupil wellbeing

Job description

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT | SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET | SUPPLY WORK | PART-TIME

Flexible SEN Support Opportunities – Shepton Mallet

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant seeking flexible work that fits around your existing commitments?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting skilled and adaptable professionals to provide cover support across a range of specialist SEN and SEMH provisions in and around Shepton Mallet.

This is a supply-based, part-time opportunity with a September 2026 start, although earlier placements may be available for suitable candidates.

About the Role

This position is ideal for individuals who are confident working within specialist educational settings and can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and staff. As this is ad hoc cover work, we are looking for people who can hit the ground running and confidently step into a variety of classroom environments.

• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Assisting with academic, emotional and social development.
• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support.
• Promoting engagement and participation within lessons.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Supporting behaviour strategies and positive outcomes.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group assistance when required.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous SEN, SEMH or specialist education experience.
• A proactive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different settings at short notice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel offers access to a wide variety of SEN and SEMH provisions, allowing you to gain valuable experience across multiple settings rather than being restricted to one site. We work closely with schools requiring reliable supply staff and can offer flexibility around your availability.

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Flexible part-time working patterns.
• Access to diverse SEN and SEMH opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Free and discounted CPD opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Potential for longer-term placements where available.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding and flexible work from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

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.
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