At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional learning needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Taunton with a dedicated SEN resource base.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive community, and valuable experience in specialist education.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for long-term or permanent position.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's learning and development while gaining rewarding experience.
- Qualifications: Patient, caring attitude and experience supporting children with SEND.
The predicted salary is between 9200 - 10900 £ per year.
Location: Taunton
Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only | September Start
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Taunton is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated specialist resource base from September. This is an exciting opportunity to support children with additional learning needs in a nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
Role
Working within the school's specialist SEN provision, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals. You will work closely with teachers, the SEND team, and other professionals to deliver personalised support through both 1:1 sessions and small group interventions. Your role will focus on academic progress as well as developing communication, social skills, emotional wellbeing, and independence.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils with SEND within the specialist resource base
- Deliver 1:1 and small group learning activities
- Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs
- Encourage communication, confidence, and positive relationships
- Support pupils with routines, transitions, and emotional regulation
- Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Qualifications & Skills
- Patient, caring, and positive
- Experience supporting children with SEND, either professionally or personally
- Ability to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential
Benefits
- Join a friendly and supportive primary school community
- Work within a dedicated SEN resource base
- Make a real impact on children's learning and development
- Gain valuable experience in specialist education
- Full-time role with the opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent position
How to Apply
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help children overcome barriers to learning and celebrate every achievement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued SEN Teaching Assistant and help children flourish both inside and outside the classroom.
Contact Sancha Clark
Phone: 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016
Equal Opportunities
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
Contact Details:
Axcis Education Recruitment Recruitment Team
