Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
📍 Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Taunton

Full-Time Opportunity | Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working closely with schools in the Taunton area to recruit dedicated and resilient SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Teaching Assistants.

This rewarding role involves supporting students who may face barriers to learning due to social, emotional, or mental health needs. You will play a key role in helping students build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve success both academically and personally.

The Role:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Support students in managing their emotions, behaviour, and engagement with learning
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement support strategies
Encourage positive behaviour and help create a safe and inclusive learning environment
Support students both in...

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Job Details

  • Location Taunton, Somerset
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category educational-instruction-and-library
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026