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6 months experience working in a UK school Full time September start Taunton 8:30am - 3:30pm We are recruiting for a number of different teaching assistant roles in and around Taunton. We offer both part and full time roles, with working hours 8:30am - 3:30pm . This is a fantastic opportunity if you experience working with children and have some experience working in a secondary school. We offer a competitive rate depending on experience. What the client is looking for As a teaching assistant you need to be adaptable, personable and have a hands on approach . You need to demonstrate that you have a caring and empathetic nature. We are not just looking for someone who has experience, but someone who has a genuine passion for working with children and isn’t afraid to get stuck in ! Within the role you will Making sure all resources the children may need are available Supporting learning in the classroom, 1:1 and small groups Ensuring the students uphold the school behaviour policies and values Aiding the children with pastoral care Working with Long-term Teachers We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team. In addition you will receive: - Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities - Permanent job roles - Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process - Working to Agency Workers Regulations - Interview preparation, advice and support - Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

SEND Teaching Assistant Taunton, Somerset Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm Pay: 90 - 100 per day (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am 3:45 pm Start Date: January 2026 (Sooner if possible) Employer: Teaching Personnel The UK s leading education recruitment agency Are you a caring, patient, and motivated individual looking to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? A specialist school in Taunton is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with pupils aged 4 19 with a range of learning needs, including Autism (ASC) , Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) , Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) , and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Key Responsibilities: Support pupils with additional needs in both 1:1 and small group settings Assist teachers with lesson delivery and personalised learning plans Promote independence, confidence, and social development Help manage behaviour and provide emotional and pastoral support Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff Requirements: Passion for supporting children with SEND Experience working in a school, childcare, or care setting (preferred but not essential) Excellent communication, empathy, and teamwork skills A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils individual needs Willingness to learn and undertake training What We Offer: Competitive pay rates ( 90 - 100 per day) Weekly pay via BACS no umbrella deductions Free and subsidised CPD training courses Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Long-term progression and the chance to make a real difference in a rewarding environment Contact: 01392 920363 Email: Apply today to start a fulfilling career as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Taunton! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.