TESOL International Association
SEN Teaching Assistant
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
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 BWMAT (Brighton & Hove Multi-Academy Trust)—a highly respected Multi-Academy Trust supporting schools across Yeovil and surrounding areas. Renowned for its inclusive values, community focus, supportive leadership, and dedication to fostering pupil and staff growth, many of its schools maintain strong ties with local communities, prioritising wellbeing, collaborative practices, and high-quality education.
About the Role
Connex Education is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Somerset, including Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater, and Highbridge.
This role is perfect for those who thrive on variety, wish to build experience in diverse school settings, and are passionate about empowering children with additional learning needs within a positive, inclusive environment.
Flexible arrangements include:
- Daily supply work
- Part-time regular roles
- Longer-term placements
Align your schedule, expertise, and career goals with opportunities that work for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personalised support for pupils with diverse learning needs
- Deliver one-to-one mentoring, small-group sessions, and classroom assistance
- Foster independence, confidence, and positive learning habits
- Support in communication, emotional regulation, and social skills where required
- Follow teacher, SENDCo, and school team guidance
- Maintain a calm, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Essential Requirements
✅ Previous experience in SEND, care, youth work, or education (advantageous but not essential) ✅ Patient, encouraging, and resilient approach ✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills ✅ Compassionate dedication to supporting children with additional needs ✅ Understanding of safeguarding principles (training available if needed) ✅ Cleared Enhanced DBS Check (on the Update Service) or willing to apply
Why Join Connex Education?
✔ Competitive rates: £93 – £110 per day, paid weekly via PAYE ✔ Flexible roles in a network of primary schools across Yeovil & Somerset ✔ Free access to the SEND Toolkit (continuous professional development) ✔ Fully funded qualifications, including:
- Level 2 SEND Certificate
- Level 3 Teaching & Learning Support
- Level 4 HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
- Level 5 TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) ✔ Career progression through the Care to Classroom conversion programme ✔ Personal wellbeing support and refreshers tailored to modern education needs ✔ Dedicated Education Consultant to guide and support you throughout your placement ✔ £200 referral bonus for each Teaching Assistant or teacher you successfully recommend
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Apply Today
Are you passionate about making a difference in inclusive education across Somerset? If so, Connex Education would love to hear from you.
Contact us: 📞 0117 486 5001 ✉️ (Email details via given contact form in full description)
Connex Education Partnership upholds equal opportunities and celebrates diversity, prohibiting discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed purely on merit.
Safeguarding Commitment
Connex Education is dedicated to safeguarding and child welfare. All staff and candidates must align with this principle, adhering to best practices such as:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
- Relevant legislation
All appointments require: ✅ Full pre-employment checks ✅ Verified references ✅ Enhanced DBS clearing
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location