Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Free CPD training and professional dev

Dedicated support from an experienced学

Guidance throughout registration and:

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is urgently seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Yeovil from September 2026. You will support pupils with SEND and help them build confidence, independence and a love of learning, working closely with teachers to create an inclusive classroom.

This temporary, full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to develop SEND experience while making a real difference to young people’s lives in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional needs.
• Experience in education, childcare or support-based roles.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils quickly.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident and flexible to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential classroom support with teachers and the education team.
• Support pupils' educational, social and emotional development.
• Maintain a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals.

Skills

SEND experience

Patient & nurturing

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Flexible

Job description

Teaching Assistant | Yeovil | Permanent Full-Time Role | £14.25 Per Hour | September 2026 Start

Urgently Needed: Support Young People to Learn, Grow and Achieve

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is urgently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Yeovil area from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to play an important role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential classroom support, working closely with teachers and the wider education team to create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.

You will support pupils with their educational, social and emotional development, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personal goals.

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and additional learning needs
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and personalised learning programmes
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required
• Encouraging pupils to engage with learning and build confidence
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and independence skills
• Helping to maintain a calm, safe and welcoming classroom environment
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals

Who We Are Looking For

Due to the urgent requirement for this position, we are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant who can confidently step into the role and make a positive impact from the start.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional needs
• Experience working in an education, childcare or support-based role
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils quickly
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The confidence and flexibility to hit the ground running

Experience within a specialist education environment is highly desirable; however, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists, connecting talented educators with rewarding opportunities across schools and specialist settings.

• A competitive pay rate of £14.25 per hour
• Access to free CPD training and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Guidance throughout your registration and placement journey
• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience and career
• Access to a wide network of education settings
• Ongoing support from a team who understands the education sector

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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