Contract
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location
Somerset
Salary
Competitive pay/hourly
Job Type
Contract
Posted Date
Mar 03, 2026
SEN Teaching Assistant
📍 Location: Somerset
🕒 Hours: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
📅 Contract Type: Short-Term Supply (Immediate Start)
About the Role
Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is currently recruiting for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Somerset.
This is an urgent supply position supporting pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support, ensuring pupils can access learning in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 or small group SEN support
• Support pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs
• Assist children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, or other SEND needs
• Implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Adapt learning resources under teacher guidance
• Promote inclusion and engagement within the classroom
• Monitor and report on pupil progress
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies
Candidate Requirements
• Previous experience working with children with SEN (school-based preferred)
• Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practices
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and reliable
You must have:
• Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two recent professional references
What We Offer
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term roles
• Full compliance and safeguarding support
If you are an experienced SEN teaching assistant available for work in Somerset, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
recruitment@everuser.co.uk
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