SEND Teaching Assistant — Rewarding Role with Growth

Selworthy Special School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Professional development

Pension scheme

Tea/coffee on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing activities

Wellbeing room

Occupational Health Service

Job summary

Selworthy School invites applications for two Teaching Assistant roles across Hazelbrook Campus (Secondary and 6th Form) and Oakhill Campus (Primary). You will support pupils with SEND, assist teachers, and help deliver an ambitious, personalised curriculum.

The Oak Partnership Trust and staff wellbeing are emphasised. The roles are 31.25 hours per week, term-time plus inset days, with an actual annual salary of £18,215 and start date in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to adapt to primary, secondary and 6th Form environments.
• Enthusiastic, resilient and able to work well within a team.
• Willingness to start in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities across campuses.
• Assist teachers with behaviour management and supervision.
• Contribute to personalised learning and safeguarding.
• Provide flexible support during term-time and inset days.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Patience

Kindness

Communication

Job description

Selworthy School invites applications for two Teaching Assistant roles across Hazelbrook Campus (Secondary and 6th Form) and Oakhill Campus (Primary). You will support pupils with SEND, assist teachers, and help deliver an ambitious, personalised curriculum.

The Oak Partnership Trust and staff wellbeing are emphasised. The roles are 31.25 hours per week, term-time plus inset days, with an actual annual salary of £18,215 and start date in September 2026.