SEND Teaching Assistant | Full-Time | Bridgwater | £14.25 to £15.50 per hour

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay: £14.25 to £15.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start date: Immediate
Contract: Ongoing

Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real difference every day?

Do you enjoy helping children grow in confidence, develop new skills and achieve things they never thought possible?

TeacherActive is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bridgwater.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants a consistent, full-time role in a supportive school environment.

Whether you've worked as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or have relevant experience supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Why this could be the perfect role for you

• Competitive pay: £14.25 to £15.50 per hour

• Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, offering a consistent working week

• Ongoing work: The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff

• Make a difference: Help children develop confidence, independence and essential life skills

• Welcoming school: Join a supportive team that values every child's achievements

• Career development: Access CPD courses and training through TeacherActive

A little about the school

You'll be joining a welcoming primary school in Bridgwater that believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

With a strong focus on Belong, Aspire and Empower, the school creates a positive and inclusive environment where children with additional needs receive the care, encouragement and support they deserve.

You'll be part of a team that celebrates the little wins, builds positive relationships and makes every school day meaningful.

What will your day look like?

As a SEND teaching assistant, you'll support primary-aged pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including severe learning difficulties (SLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and profound and complex needs.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups

• Helping children engage with fun and meaningful learning activities

• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence

• Providing patient and consistent support throughout the school day

• Working alongside teachers and other support staff

• Celebrating pupils' progress, no matter how small

Could this be you?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring and patient, with a genuine passion for helping children

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with additional needs

• Confident supporting pupils with SLD, MLD, or complex learning needs

• Positive, adaptable and happy to work as part of a team

• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday

• Able to drive, as the school has limited public transport access

You don't need to have worked under the exact title of SEND Teaching Assistant. If you have relevant experience in education, childcare or a support setting, we'd be happy to discuss whether your skills are suitable for this role.

What do you get with TeacherActive?

• Competitive hourly pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

• PAYE payments with no hidden administration charges

• TeacherActive referral scheme offering up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply)

• Support throughout the registration and onboarding process

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a full-time role where you can feel proud of the work you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs.

Not sure whether your experience is the right fit? Get in touch for a friendly conversation about the opportunity.

Call TeacherActive on 0117 223 2200 to find out more.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.