SEN Teaching Assistant: 1:1 & Small Group Support

Five Education; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Referral bonus scheme

Specialist training & mentoring

Job summary

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Taunton. You will support identified pupils with SEN or mental health challenges, delivering 1:1 or small group support to make the curriculum accessible and engaging.

The role requires resilience, strong communication and the ability to build rapport with young people. Full-time availability is Monday to Friday 8:30–3:30, with DBS checks and references as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Full-time availability: Monday–Friday 8:30–15:30.
• Able to provide two recent references (last 2 years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or willing to apply.
• If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will help you process a new one (£62.70) refunded after 20 days.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and engaging.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students during break and lunch times.
• Help students develop social and self-regulation skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCo and staff to address individual needs.

Skills

Resilience

Strong communication

Rapport building with youth

Calm under pressure

Job description

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Taunton. You will support identified pupils with SEN or mental health challenges, delivering 1:1 or small group support to make the curriculum accessible and engaging.

The role requires resilience, strong communication and the ability to build rapport with young people. Full-time availability is Monday to Friday 8:30–3:30, with DBS checks and references as part of the process.