Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, the work centres on supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role. It would suit someone who can bring work closely alongside teachers and pastoral teams to provide classroom support, emotional guidance and practical encouragement to pupils who require patience, consistency and unde to the role.

Who the work supports

This unique setting supports pupils aged 14 to 16 who have experienced barriers within mainstream education. Many learners have experienced trauma, social and emotional challenges, disrupted education or exclusion.

Learning support involved

Supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role. Do you want to support young people who need guidance, encouragement and positive role models to help them re-engage with education?

What helps in this education setting

Work closely alongside teachers and pastoral teams to provide classroom support, emotional guidance and practical encouragement to pupils who require patience, consistency and unde. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, structured and nurturing atmosphere where every learner feels respected and understood.

Education skills and requirements

• The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience supporting young people, vulnerable learners or individuals with additional needs.
• All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS clearance.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job details

• A specialist alternative provision in Glastonbury is seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their committed team on a full-time permanent basis from S.
• Teaching Personnel offers competitive weekly pay, ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training opportunities, dedicated consultant support and access to long-term career progression.
• This permanent opportunity would suit someone seeking a meaningful role where no two days are the same and where positive relationships truly matter.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience