Senior Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free/discounted training courses

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the Templecombe area is seeking experienced Senior Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools on a supply basis from September 2026.

This role suits individuals with extensive experience supporting children with additional needs, including those with complex presentations, and who desire flexible employment in specialist education settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs in educational settings.
• Confidence working with pupils with complex needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A calm and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Providing targeted interventions and small-group support.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting independence.
• Supporting pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Assisting teachers with classroom organisation and learning activities.
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Contributing to behaviour support strategies and individual plans where required.

Skills

Senior Teaching Assistant experience

Experience with additional needs

Complex needs confidence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm professional approach

Job description

Specialist School Supply Opportunities | September 2026

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced Senior Teaching Assistants to support a number of specialist schools in the Templecombe area on a supply basis from September 2026.

This position is suited to individuals who have substantial experience supporting children and young people with additional needs and who are looking for flexible employment within specialist education settings.

The schools in this area support pupils with a broad range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition, SEMH needs, communication difficulties, trauma-related needs, learning disabilities and complex presentations.

There are several specialist provisions available, giving successful applicants the opportunity to work within different environments and broaden their experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Providing targeted interventions and small-group support.
• Acting as a positive role model and promoting independence.
• Supporting pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Assisting teachers with classroom organisation and learning activities.
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Contributing to behaviour support strategies and individual plans where required.

What We Need From You

Because these are supply positions, schools require staff who can quickly integrate into existing teams and provide effective support from the outset.

• Previous experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs in educational settings.
• Confidence working with pupils with complex needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A calm and professional approach.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible opportunities across a range of specialist schools.
• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Access to free and discounted training courses.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to gain experience in different settings.
• Potential routes into longer-term or permanent positions.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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