Teaching Assistant Special Educational Needs

Preston School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Yeovil is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role requires strong English and Maths skills, helping students achieve their best outcomes while working collaboratively with teachers. The position offers a competitive salary of £18,421 - £19,011 and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Free eye tests

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• An inspirational Teaching Assistant.
• Commitment to securing strong student outcomes.
• Ability to support high-quality teaching and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND throughout their educational journey.
• Assist teachers in delivering effective lessons and interventions.
• Communicate clearly with families about student progress.

Skills

Strong English skills

Strong Maths skills

Ability to work with small groups

Ability to work one-to-one

Job description

* Teaching Assistant - Special Educational NeedsNEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant - Special Educational NeedsEmployerLocation: Yeovil, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £18,421 - £19,011Posted: 15th January 2026Start Date: 15th January 2026Expires: 2nd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 15th January 2026Job ID: 1529521Job Reference: Teaching Assistant - Jan 2026Start Date: 15th January 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529521* Share :**Accountable to:** SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)**Contract Type:** Full Time – Permanent, with Part Time working considered for an exceptional candidate**Start Date:** Easter 2026**Salary:** £18,421 - £19,011 (FTE £24,790 - £25,584)We are seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our growing SEND team and to help support students throughout their time with us. 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 Teaching AssistantA 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 families**What 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 platform### 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