Teaching assistant (SEN)

Five Education; Monkton Heathfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Bonus scheme for referrals

Mentoring while you work

Job summary

Five Education is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for our well-resourced secondary school in Taunton to support students with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language challenges.

You will work with staff to tailor support, adapt learning materials, and promote inclusion, wellbeing, and progress for all learners.

This role requires safeguarding checks, two references, and a DBS update service; full-time PAYE position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND, including autism and ADHD.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with patience and resilience.
• Current DBS check or willingness to apply for one

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support based on EHCP targets.
• Adapt learning materials and teaching methods to meet diverse needs.
• Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation, and independent learning skills.
• Work with teaching staff and the SENDCo to implement effective engagement strategies.
• Supervise students during break and lunch to ensure wellbeing and inclusion.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm, empathetic approach

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Five Education are looking for a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our well-resourced secondary school in Taunton, supporting students with Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.

Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is essential. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support based on individual needs and EHCP targets.
• Adapt learning materials and teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and developmental levels.
• Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation, and independent learning skills.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENDCo to implement effective strategies for engagement and progress.
• Supervise students during break and lunch, ensuring their wellbeing and inclusion throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in areas such as Autism, ADHD, speech/language difficulties, and physical disabilities.
• A calm, flexible, and empathetic approach to supporting teenagers with varied and complex needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for all learners.

Essential requirements:

• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.