Provision Team Leader

Preston School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Somerset is seeking a Provision Team Leader to coordinate high-quality support for students with Autism Spectrum Condition. This role involves overseeing Teaching Assistants and ensuring that students achieve strong academic outcomes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supporting students with additional learning challenges and possess strong leadership skills. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in education and contributing to a positive school environment.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting students with SEND.
• Ability to lead a team in improving student outcomes.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and targeted interventions.
• Strong communication skills with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-quality provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Oversee a group of Teaching Assistants within the AEPC.
• Support students on a one-to-one basis as required.

Skills

Supporting students with SEND

Leadership

Behaviour management

Strong English and Maths skills

Job description

* Provision Team LeaderNEWFast Apply# Provision Team LeaderEmployerLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Actual salary £22,685 - £23,794, FTE £26,403 - £27Posted: 3rd February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th March 2026 09:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1532615Job Reference: AEPC TL Feb 2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1532615* Share :Accountable to: SENCOContract Type: Full Time – PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleSalary: Grade 4 Points 7-10, Actual salary £22,685 - £23,794, FTE £26,403 - £27,694We are seeking an inspirational Team Leader Lead and coordinate high-quality provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) within the AEPC (Albert Einstein Preston Centre) and, to take oversight of a group of Teaching Assistants who work within the AEPC.. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset – both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, this role helps ensure that our students with SEND can attain just as well.Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teaching Assistant who wholeheartedly shares this vision.Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What We Are Looking For:An inspirational candidate with a passion for supporting students who face additional challenges to their learningA track record of supporting students with SEND and the ability to lead a team in improving their outcomesA commitment to securing strong student outcomes, by supporting consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention work when requiredAn ability to work with small groups of students and on a one-to-one basis as requiredStrong English and Maths skills, to enable the effective support of students and clear communication with their familiesWhat We Offer:A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic yearClear and consistent behaviour management routines, with centralised detentionsA focus on workload and wellbeing, with strong centralised curriculum planningStrong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staffA Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests, along with access to an employee benefits platformSafeguarding Statement:Preston School and the Midsomer Norton Schools 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 under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Preston School 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 under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Preston SchoolPart of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership