SEN Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support for SEND Pupils

Five Education; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Friend referral bonus

Mentoring support

Specialist training

Job summary

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Yeovil. The role involves supporting identified pupils with SEN and/or mental health challenges, on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The ideal candidate will be emotionally resilient, a strong communicator, and capable of building rapport with young people who may struggle to trust adults. DBS and two references are required; sponsorship cannot be offered.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Ability to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply (cost £62.70). This cost will be refunded after 20 days of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual learning plans.
• Help create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Emotionally resilient

Strong communicator

Rapport with young people

Job description

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Yeovil. The role involves supporting identified pupils with SEN and/or mental health challenges, on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The ideal candidate will be emotionally resilient, a strong communicator, and capable of building rapport with young people who may struggle to trust adults. DBS and two references are required; sponsorship cannot be offered.