Description
Location: Taunton
Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist resource base within an inclusive primary school in Taunton.
The provision supports children aged approximately 5–11 with autism and a range of speech, language and communication needs. It sits alongside the mainstream primary school, creating a unique environment where specialist and mainstream education work together to support every child's development.
The Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide personalised support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
The role will involve supporting children both academically and emotionally, helping them develop their communication, confidence, independence and ability to engage positively with learning.
You may support pupils through a combination of 1:1 work and small-group activities, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and creating a calm, structured and engaging environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional communication needs
• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping children access a personalised and adapted curriculum
• Supporting communication, social interaction and relationship-building
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting pupils during transitions and changes to their routine
• Using a patient, consistent and nurturing approach
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
Who Are We Looking For?
We're looking for someone who is:
• Patient, caring and emotionally resilient
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Able to build trusting and positive relationships
• Adaptable and comfortable responding to individual needs
• Calm and confident when supporting challenging situations
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Previous experience supporting children with autism, SEND or communication needs would be highly beneficial. However, we would also love to hear from candidates with relevant experience in care, youth work, childcare, residential support or other child-focused roles.
Why Apply?
• Work within a dedicated specialist resource base
• Gain valuable experience supporting children with autism and SEND
• Develop specialist skills in communication and emotional regulation
• Be part of an inclusive school community that values and celebrates individual differences
• Work alongside experienced education and SEND professionals
• Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, development and independence
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists and SEND professionals
Apply today to become a valued SEND Teaching Assistant within a specialist primary resource base in Taunton.
INDSW
Pay: £92.00 – £109.00 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
We are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist resource base within an inclusive primary school in Taunton.
The provision supports children aged approximately 5–11 with autism and a range of speech, language and communication needs. It sits alongside the mainstream primary school, creating a unique environment where specialist and mainstream education work together to support every child's development.
The Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide personalised support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
The role will involve supporting children both academically and emotionally, helping them develop their communication, confidence, independence and ability to engage positively with learning.
You may support pupils through a combination of 1:1 work and small-group activities, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and creating a calm, structured and engaging environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional communication needs
• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping children access a personalised and adapted curriculum
• Supporting communication, social interaction and relationship-building
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Supporting pupils during transitions and changes to their routine
• Using a patient, consistent and nurturing approach
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider SEND team
• Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
Who Are We Looking For?
We're looking for someone who is:
• Patient, caring and emotionally resilient
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Able to build trusting and positive relationships
• Adaptable and comfortable responding to individual needs
• Calm and confident when supporting challenging situations
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Previous experience supporting children with autism, SEND or communication needs would be highly beneficial. However, we would also love to hear from candidates with relevant experience in care, youth work, childcare, residential support or other child-focused roles.
Why Apply?
• Work within a dedicated specialist resource base
• Gain valuable experience supporting children with autism and SEND
• Develop specialist skills in communication and emotional regulation
• Be part of an inclusive school community that values and celebrates individual differences
• Work alongside experienced education and SEND professionals
• Make a genuine difference to children's confidence, development and independence
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists and SEND professionals
Apply today to become a valued SEND Teaching Assistant within a specialist primary resource base in Taunton.
INDSW