SEN Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd supports Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Taunton in recruiting an exceptional candidate who will work alongside the class teacher to deliver inclusive support for pupils.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and motivated, with experience of working with SEN children and the ability to liaise with other professionals. They will work with individuals and small groups, showing initiative and compassion to help every child progress.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to work with the class teacher and deliver to individuals and groups.
• Experience of working with SEN children is essential.
• Able to liaise with other professionals inside and outside the school.
• Experience working with an individual pupil and small groups.
• Shows initiative and integrity, reacting to solutions with compassion.
• Experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with an individual pupil and small groups.
• Liaise with other professionals within and outside the school.
• Support the class teacher and contribute to planning and delivery for learners.

Skills

SEN experience

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

No information provided

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/07/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for. For Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, we are looking to appoint exceptional candidates who:

• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the class teacher and able to deliver lessons to individuals and groups
• Will have relevant experience of working with SEN children
• Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• Responsible for working with an individual pupil and small groups
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion
• Have experience of working with children.

Ideally, within a school environment:

• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
• Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress
• Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period

Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.