Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Blackdown Education Partnership; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Taunton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support individual students with learning activities. The role involves working closely with teaching staff, providing personal and emotional support, and implementing educational programs. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 GCSEs, including English and Maths, and a Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable. This part-time, term-time position offers valuable experience in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a named child.
• Deliver intervention programmes as recommended by SENCo.
• Work alongside teaching staff and parents to implement interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication skills

Class supervision experience

Education

Minimum 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

## SEN Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* SEN Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# SEN Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £13.05 per hourPosted: 23rd January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1531046Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1531046* Share :Orchard Grove Primary School currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.**Job overview**Working 1:1 with a named child. To provide support for learning activities for child on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the class teacher and school SENCo. To support and complement the work of the classroom teacher by supporting class work, the environment and personal care. Delivering programmes of intervention, as recommended by school SENCo, class teacher and external agencies. Providing personal, social, welfare, emotional and behavioural support. Facilitating social communications and interaction with peers. Working alongside teaching staff, parents and a range of professionals on a regular basis to implement and review programmes of intervention.**Job requirements*** A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths* Teaching Assistant qualification desirable* Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of studentsAs a SEN Teaching Assistant within Orchard Grove Primary School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.### Orchard Grove Primary SchoolPart of### Blackdown Education Partnership