SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Job description

Location: Wincanton, Somerset
Salary: £95–£110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing

SEN Teaching Assistant – Wincanton | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Education People are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Wincanton, Somerset, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and lower learning abilities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference, helping children develop their confidence, build positive relationships and access learning in a supportive primary school environment.

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

As a SEN TA, you will:

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Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs.

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Support children with ASD, autism, SEMH and emotional regulation.

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Help pupils working below age-related expectations access the curriculum.

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Support positive behaviour, engagement and social development.

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Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and emotional needs.

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Work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

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Previous experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a primary school or specialist setting.

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Experience supporting autism, ASD, SEMH, behaviour or learning difficulties.

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A patient, nurturing and resilient approach.

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Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children.

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A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Why Apply?

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Competitive daily pay of £95–£110.

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Immediate start available.

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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's education and development.

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Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant at Education People.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant, Special Needs TA, Learning Support Assistant or Primary Teaching Assistant role in Wincanton or the surrounding Somerset area, we'd love to hear from you...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wincanton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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