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SEN Teaching Assistant

Direct from school

Recruiting organisation: Selworthy Special School

Taunton

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Job details

Location
Taunton
Employer type
Direct from school
Posted by the original source
5 August 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
11 August 2026
Applications close
7 September 2026

Job description

We are currently looking for two Teaching Assistant to work in either of our Selworthy campuses below: Hazelbrook Campus - Secondary and 6th Form Oakhill Campus - Primary It is a cliché but nevertheless true that no two days are ever the same at Selworthy! We can promise an exciting, varied and rewarding career working within our dedicated team to help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reach their full potential. “Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. The ‘SPECIAL ‒ supportive, personalised, empowering, creative, inspirational, aspirational, life long – curriculum’ underpins the vision and aspirations staff, and those responsible for governance, have for the pupils.” OFSTED June 2023 - Good Are you passionate about improving lives of children and young people with SEND? Do you have compassion and empathy? Are you capable and resilient? Do you have what it takes to make a difference? We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient people who can demonstrate they are flexible, patient and kind, who will fit in with our skilled and hardworking staff team. The ability to think on your feet and cope well, in sometimes, challenging situations is a must. We can promise variety and innovative learning experiences which often necessitate warm coats! If you would like to be part of a supportive school community, which is dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement for all, we would love to hear from you. “Pupils are encouraged to be active participants in their learning. Staff are strong advocates for pupils so they can make themselves heard.” OFSTED June 2023 - Good What Selworthy School offers its staff: Full induction programme and ongoing professional development A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression. Comprehensive pension scheme Provision of free tea/coffee for staff Employee Assistance Programme Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events) Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches Access to Occupational Health Service Salary: Actual Annual Salary £18,215 Hours: 31.25 Hours per week, Term term plus Inset days (8:45am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday) Interview Dates : TBC Start Date: September 2026 Selworthy School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust and the role may involve working across our partner schools in the future. Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

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Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)

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