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SEN Teaching Assistant

Selworthy Special School

Taunton

Salary
Actual Annual Salary £18,215
Applications close
28 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
Actual Annual Salary £18,215
Location
Taunton
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
28 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

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About the role

We are currently looking for two permanent Teaching Assistants and 2 fixed term- MAT cover Teaching Assistants 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: as soon as possible

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.

About Selworthy Special School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
sen-teaching-assistant-83a0ee1d-9af0-43cd-88a1-558e4f5ed53e
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
16 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
19 October 2026

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