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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 20 March 2026
Salary: £14.96 to £16.30 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Location: Minehead, Somerset
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 208051

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Summary

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential to go permanent)
Pay: £14.66 per hour PAYE / £16.14 per hour Umbrella
Start: ASAP

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in the Minehead area. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children with special educational needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEN, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH and cognition & learning needs
- Supporting pupils in accessing the curriculum and engaging positively in learning
- Assisting the class teacher with tailored interventions and differentiated activities
- Helping create a calm, safe and supportive classroom atmosphere
- Encouraging independence, emotional regulation and confidence in pupils
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, care, support work, or similar)
- Patient, resilient and empathetic approach
- Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
- Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Competitive hourly rates
- Full support from a dedicated consultant
- Free training, including safeguarding, prevent and behaviour management
- Opportunity to gain experience in a highly supportive school
- Potential for long-term progression

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