Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

PAYE basis with no hidden fees

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Taunton to recruit a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant. You will work with pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis or small groups, helping with engagement, regulation and learning.

The role suits a calm, patient, adaptable candidate who is committed to inclusive education and building strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH)
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach to inclusive education
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to aid classroom engagement, emotional regulation and learning

Skills

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment?

Do you have experience working with SEND students and want to make a lasting difference in their education?

Have you worked in a secondary school setting before?

TeacherActive is excited to be working with a supportive and welcoming school in Taunton that is looking to appoint a full-timeSEND Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed team who go above and beyond to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support students on a1:1 basis or in small groups, helping with classroom engagement, emotional regulation, and learning. This role will suit someone with a calm, patient and adaptable approach who is committed to inclusive education.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SEMH)
• A caring and proactive attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the on-boarding process
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*
• PAYE basis – ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden admin fees

*Terms and Conditions apply

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.