SEN Teaching Assistant — Inspire Learning & Inclusion

Affinity Partnerships; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Permanent opportunities

Across Somerset

Full induction

SEN and safeguarding training

Job summary

Affinity Partnerships is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across Somerset schools, supporting pupils including those with SEND. You will assist in classrooms, help deliver activities, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers, adapt materials, and foster pupil confidence and independence. Opportunities include flexible schedules and full induction, with safeguarding training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (desirable).
• Background in education, SEN, care, support work, youth work, or similar sectors.
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist children with additional learning, behavioural, or communication needs.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Encourage pupil participation, confidence, and independence.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient

Compassionate

Education

Experience in education/SEN/care

Tools

Adaptability

Job description

Affinity Partnerships is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across Somerset schools, supporting pupils including those with SEND. You will assist in classrooms, help deliver activities, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers, adapt materials, and foster pupil confidence and independence. Opportunities include flexible schedules and full induction, with safeguarding training provided.