Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Yeovil
Salary: £93 £110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

Connex Education is working exclusively with a large, highly respected Multi-Academy Trust (BWMAT) that supports an extensive network of schools across Yeovil. The Trust is renowned for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of its schools maintain close links with local communities and prioritise wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning.

About the Role
Connex Education is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support a variety of inclusive primary schools throughout Somerset, including Taunton, Bridgwater, and Highbridge.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who appreciate variety, wish to gain experience across different school settings, and are passionate about enabling children with additional needs to thrive in a positive, inclusive environment.
Positions may include day-to-day supply work, regular part-time roles or longer-term placements, offering the flexibility to align with your experience, availability and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for pupils with diverse additional learning needs
• Assist with one-to-one support, small-group activities and classroom-based learning
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and positive learning habits
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development as required
• Follow guidance from teachers, SENDCos and wider school teams
• Contribute to maintaining a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in SEND, care, youth work or classroom settings is advantageous but not essential
• A patient, encouraging and resilient approach
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team-working attitude
• Genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs
• Understanding of safeguarding principles or willingness to undertake relevant training
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible roles across a wide network of primary schools in Yeovil
• Complimentary access to our SEND Toolkit for continuous professional development
• Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion programme
• Wellbeing support and refresher training tailored to contemporary classroom settings
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Earn a £200 referral bonus for each TA or teacher you successfully refer to us

Apply Today
If you are seeking rewarding SEND support work across Somerset and wish to join a trusted education agency collaborating with supportive local schools, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Contact our team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further details.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. All candidates are assessed solely on merit. Connex Education Partnership operates as both an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.