Job Description

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

Connex Education is working exclusively with a large and highly respected Multi-Academy Trust (BWMAT) that supports a wide network of schools across Somerset. The Trust is recognised for its inclusive values, strong community focus, supportive leadership and commitment to nurturing both pupils and staff. Many of the schools have strong links to their local communities and place a high emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching and learning.

About the Role
Connex Education is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of supportive primary schools throughout Somerset - Taunton, Bridgwater, Highbridge.
This advert is ideal for people who enjoy variety, want to build experience across different school settings, and are passionate about helping children with additional needs access learning in a positive, inclusive environment.
Roles may include day-to-day supply, regular part-time work or longer-term placements, giving you the flexibility to find opportunities that suit your experience, availability and career goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs
• Assist with 1:1 support, small-group activities and classroom-based learning
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and positive learning habits
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development where required
• Follow guidance from teachers, SENDCos and wider school teams
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

Requirements

• Previous SEND, care, youth work or classroom experience is helpful but not essential
• A patient, encouraging and resilient approach
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team
• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• Understanding of safeguarding or willingness to complete relevant training
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Why join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
• Flexible roles across a wide network of Somerset primary schools
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit for 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 course
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern classroom settings
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Earn a £200 referral bonus for each TA or Teacher we sign up via you!

Apply Today
If you are looking for meaningful SEND support work across Somerset and want to be part of a trusted education agency working with supportive local schools, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is 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.