SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN School, Bridgwater

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay: £92.59 - £118.50 per day
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate start available

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference?

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils within a specialist SEN school in Bridgwater. This rewarding role involves working closely with children and young people who have a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

This position is ideally suited to someone with previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), either within a school, specialist provision, care setting, or similar environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Work on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to support learning and development.
Assist the class teacher in creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
Implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
Promote independence, confidence, and positive outcomes for all pupils.
Assist with personal care where required.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN needs.
A patient, nurturing, and resilient approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Experience

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
SEMH needs
ADHD
Learning difficulties
Speech and language needs
Behaviour support strategies
Personal care experience

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates of £92.59 - £118.50 per day
Flexible working opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to training and professional development
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting
Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and would like to join a specialist SEN school in Bridgwater, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for further information.

Affinity Partnerships are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share their commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and therefore in regulated activity.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless or sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Partnerships operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to high volume of applications we regret that this cannot be always possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.