Yeovil - SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants - Yeovil & Surrounding Areas
Location: Yeovil, Somerset & surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Contract: Supply, Long-term & Permanent opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We are seeing an increase in demand for SEND Teaching Assistants across Yeovil and the surrounding areas, as schools continue to develop additional SEND support and specialist places. We are working with both mainstream and specialist schools looking for caring, confident and reliable staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

The role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may work on a 1:1 basis, with small groups or alongside the class teacher to help pupils access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
Opportunities are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, with roles ranging from flexible supply work to longer-term positions.

What we're looking for

We'd love to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEND professionals and support workers. Previous experience supporting children or young people with autism, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties or complex needs would be beneficial. We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience from care, youth work or other support environments who are interested in moving into education.

Why apply?

You'll have access to a growing range of SEND opportunities across Yeovil and the wider Somerset area, with the flexibility to find work that suits your availability and experience.

Whether you're looking for five days a week, a couple of days around other commitments or your next long-term SEND role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about SEND Teaching Assistant jobs in Yeovil and surrounding areas.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Yeovil

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English