SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,935 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 187382 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Taunton
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated professional to join our team as a SEN Teaching Assistant. If you are passionate about supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and making a real difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you!
- Location: Taunton, Somerset
- Contract: Full-time 37.5Hrs, Permanent (Term-time only)
- Pay: £24,570 - £25,935
- Start Date: October 2025
Please note: Due to the rural location of the school a Full-UK Driving Licence is required
Key Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Mentor, support, and inspire learners by assisting with curriculum-based activities in the classroom, during home tuition, outreach programmes, and outdoor learning.
- Help prepare resources and contribute to achieving learning objectives, with a strong focus on behaviour management.
- Provide daily feedback on learners' progress and identify barriers to learning.
- Work closely with parents and carers to support each learner's development.
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- A genuine passion for helping students with SEND thrive.
- Ideally 2+ years' experience in a SEND setting (desirable but not essential).
- Strong English and Maths skills.
- Full-UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Work with Inspire EHC & SEND Recruitment?
Our benefits include:
- NEST enhanced pension scheme
- Staff Referral Scheme - refer a friend and receive a £500 bonus
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Blue Light Discount Card access
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Competitive pay scales based on experience and qualifications
- Employee benefits, including wellbeing apps and staff discounts
- Life assurance
About Our SEN School:
Our school is set in a unique rural location on the outskirts of Taunton, offering inspiring learning environments with specialist facilities and access to local resources. We maintain a high staff-to-pupil ratio, with most pupils receiving 1:1 support or working in small groups to develop social skills, independence, and resilience.
Find Out More:
Explore more about Inspire EHC & SEND Recruitment. We welcome school tours as part of our interview process.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Safeguarding:
Inspire EHC & SEND Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, and online checks.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated professional to join our team as a SEN Teaching Assistant. If you are passionate about supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and making a real difference in their lives, we'd love to hear from you!
- Location: Taunton, Somerset
- Contract: Full-time 37.5Hrs, Permanent (Term-time only)
- Pay: £24,570 - £25,935
- Start Date: October 2025
Please note: Due to the rural location of the school a Full-UK Driving Licence is required
Key Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Mentor, support, and inspire learners by assisting with curriculum-based activities in the classroom, during home tuition, outreach programmes, and outdoor learning.
- Help prepare resources and contribute to achieving learning objectives, with a strong focus on behaviour management.
- Provide daily feedback on learners' progress and identify barriers to learning.
- Work closely with parents and carers to support each learner's development.
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- A genuine passion for helping students with SEND thrive.
- Ideally 2+ years' experience in a SEND setting (desirable but not essential).
- Strong English and Maths skills.
- Full-UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Work with Inspire EHC & SEND Recruitment?
Our benefits include:
- NEST enhanced pension scheme
- Staff Referral Scheme - refer a friend and receive a £500 bonus
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Blue Light Discount Card access
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Competitive pay scales based on experience and qualifications
- Employee benefits, including wellbeing apps and staff discounts
- Life assurance
About Our SEN School:
Our school is set in a unique rural location on the outskirts of Taunton, offering inspiring learning environments with specialist facilities and access to local resources. We maintain a high staff-to-pupil ratio, with most pupils receiving 1:1 support or working in small groups to develop social skills, independence, and resilience.
Find Out More:
Explore more about Inspire EHC & SEND Recruitment. We welcome school tours as part of our interview process.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Safeguarding:
Inspire EHC & SEND Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, and online checks.