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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job in Taunton, Somerset County, TA1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, School Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 95 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 95.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Contract)
Job Title:

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location:

Taunton

Pay: £90-£95 per day

Contact:
Alec Stott
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs? We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team in Taunton. You will be working in a school that caters to children with learning difficulties, autism, Down's syndrome, and ADHD.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to students with learning difficulties, autism, Down's syndrome, and ADHD.
Assist in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs).
Support the classroom teacher in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Help students with daily tasks and activities, promoting independence and confidence.
Implement behaviour management strategies to support student engagement and progress.
Monitor and record student progress, communicating effectively with teachers and parents.
Requirements:

Experience working with children with special needs, particularly those with learning difficulties, autism, Down's syndrome, and ADHD.
Strong understanding of various special educational needs and strategies to support them.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special needs.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Relevant qualifications or training in special education (desirable but not essential).
Benefits:

Competitive daily pay rate of £90-£95.
Opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children with special needs.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Professional development opportunities.
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual ready to support the educational development of children with special needs, we would love to hear from you!

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Alec Stott at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of students. Apply today!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
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