Do you have experience helping individuals who need additional support with communication, independence, or emotional regulation?
Are you patient, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful difference every day?
We are working with a specialist educational setting in Bridgwater that supports children and young people with a range of additional needs. The school provides a nurturing, structured environment for pupils with autism spectrum condition (ASC), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and complex learning and communication difficulties.
The setting places a strong emphasis on developing independence, confidence, and essential life skills, alongside personalised academic and vocational learning. Every pupil is supported to reach their full potential through tailored approaches, strong relationships, and a holistic focus on wellbeing.
We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA to join a committed and supportive team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in education, care, or youth work who is looking to build their experience within a specialist environment. Full training and ongoing professional development are provided.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils both in the classroom and through practical, real-life learning opportunities
Work closely with teaching staff to deliver individual learning plans
Encourage communication, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
Help pupils build independence and essential life skills
Provide consistent, nurturing support tailored to each learner’s needs
What we’re looking for:
Experience working with children or young people with additional needs and/or disabilities
Understanding of (or willingness to learn about) ASC, SEMH, and complex communication needs
A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach
Experience in education, care, or youth support settings
Confidence in managing behaviour positively and proactively
Access to your own transport is desirable due to the location
What you’ll receive:
A dedicated consultant available 24/7 to support you throughout your placement
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms & Conditions apply)
Access to high-quality CPD via the My-Progression platform
Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
Referral bonus – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms & Conditions apply)
PAYE payment system with no hidden admin fees
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can genuinely impact the lives of young people with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now, or contact us directly:
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Help young people thrive — where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Salary description
£13.69 - £15.43 per hour