Specialist SEND teaching assistant

Location: Taunton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay: £89 - £100 per day (based on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Experience: Minimum 6-12 months of relevant experience required

Are you an experienced Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for inclusive education?

Do you have a proven track record of supporting pupils with complex needs in a classroom setting?

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate professional to join a dedicated team in a specialist or mainstream school setting. This role is ideal for someone who is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and physical or sensory impairments.

Role Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted support to pupils with complex SEND, either 1:1 or in small groups
- Implement and adapt learning strategies to meet individual needs
- Support academic progress, emotional development, and independence
- Contribute to reviews of EHCPs and personalised learning plans
- Maintain detailed observations and reports on pupil progress and behaviour

We're Looking For:
- At least 6-12 months of experience working in a SEND setting (school or care-based)
- Confidence working with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation techniques
- A calm, flexible, and proactive approach to classroom support
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
It is desirable but not essential that you would have a relevant qualification e.g. CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Team Teach, or SEND-specific CPD.

What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- School placements tailored to your skillset and preferences
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training through Five Education
- Supportive consultants to guide you throughout your placement
- Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent SEND roles
Your daily rate of pay would be £89.66* but with a potential to earn more based on your level of experience.

*Including holiday pay

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

DBS: If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, we will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work, providing you have put the new DBS on the update service.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

Essential requirements:

Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.

Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).

Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Joseph on (phone number removed) / (url removed)