SEN Teaching Assistant - Weston-Super-Mare

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Weston-super-Mare (BS24) is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with severe and complex needs within a specialist setting.

The role involves assisting with communication, social interaction, sensory regulation, and personal care, and requires collaboration with teachers, therapists, and other professionals. You will help deliver engaging, practical, sensory-based learning activities and encourage independence, confidence, and life skills development in

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex needs in an educational setting.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability when working with diverse learners.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, therapists and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with communication, social interaction, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other specialist professionals to deliver learning activities.
• Support personal care where required and help develop independence and life skills.
• Deliver engaging, practical, and sensory-based learning activities and build positive pupil relationships.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Weston-super-Mare (BS24)

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with complex additional needs?

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Weston-super-Mare that supports children and young people aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), autism, communication needs, and complex medical needs.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing and specialist environment where every pupil follows an individualised learning journey and requires tailored support to access education, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with severe and complex learning needs both in and out of the classroom
• Assist pupils with communication, social interaction, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other specialist professionals
• Support pupils with personal care where required
• Help deliver engaging, practical, and sensory-based learning activities
• Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills development
• Build positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and successful

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• Is patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Understands that progress looks different for every learner
• Is comfortable supporting pupils with complex needs, including autism and communication difficulties
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Has a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

Perfect For Candidates From:

• SEN Education
• Care and Support Work
• Residential Children's Services
• Youth Work
• Mental Health Support
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology Graduates
• Nursing or Healthcare Support Roles

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with significant additional needs. You'll be joining a supportive school community that places wellbeing, inclusion, communication, and independence at the heart of everything they do.

If you're looking for a rewarding SEN role where you can positively impact pupils every day, we'd love to hear from you.