SEN Teaching Assistant

The Oak Partnership; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free tea/coffee

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Selworthy Special School in Taunton, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, is seeking two permanent Teaching Assistants and one fixed-term MAT cover to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role is based at Selworthy campuses and offers a rewarding, varied career within a dedicated team.

The position is 31.25 hours per week during term time (8:45am-3:30pm, with inset days). Actual annual salary £18,215.

Qualifications

• Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN) support experience or ability to work with SEN pupils.
• Must be flexible, patient and kind to fit into a dedicated school team.
• Ability to contribute to an ambitious, supportive curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils to access an ambitious curriculum under the school’s SEN strategy.
• Support learning activities and manage classroom routines.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and participate in school initiatives.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Flexible

Patient

Kind

Job description

## SEN Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* SEN Teaching AssistantFast Apply# SEN Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Actual Annual Salary £18,215Posted: 16th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 28th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574224Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1574224* Share :**We are currently looking for 2 permanent Teaching Assistants and 1 fixed term- MAT cover Teaching Assistants to work in either of our Selworthy campuses below:*** Hazelbrook Campus - Secondary and 6th Form* Oakhill Campus - PrimaryIt is a cliché but nevertheless true that no two days are ever the same at Selworthy! We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working within our dedicated team to help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential.\"Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. The 'SPECIAL - supportive, personalised, empowering, creative, inspirational, aspirational, life long - curriculum' underpins the vision and aspirations staff, and those responsible for governance, have for the pupils.\" OFSTED June 2023 - GoodWe are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can demonstrate they are flexible, patient and kind, who will fit in with our skilled and hardworking staff team. The ability to think on your feet and cope well, in sometimes, challenging situations is a must. We can promise variety and innovative learning experiences which often necessitate warm coats!If you would like to be part of a supportive school community, which is dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement for all, we would love to hear from you.\"Pupils are encouraged to be active participants in their learning. Staff are strong advocates for pupils so they can make themselves heard.\" OFSTED June 2023 - GoodWhat Selworthy School offers its staff:* Full induction programme and ongoing professional development* A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.* Comprehensive pension scheme* Provision of free tea/coffee for staff* Employee Assistance Programme* Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)* Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches* Access to Occupational Health Service**Salary: Actual Annual Salary £18,215****Hours: 31.25 Hours per week, Term term plus Inset days (8:45am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday)****Interview Dates**: TBC**Start Date:** as soon as possibleSelworthy School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust and the role may involve working across our partner schools in the future.Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Selworthy Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Selworthy Special SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust