Resourcer Name: Danielle Tsang

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Full-time and Part-Time (During term time, 08:30-15:30)

Temporary (possibility of becoming permanent)

Salary: £83-95 per day (including holiday pay) for 6.5 hours of work

Five Education is working with a special school in Martock to find a teaching assistant to support students with special and complex needs. The students in the school are of primary and secondary age and have a range of SEND including Autism, SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and trouble with communication. The school is easily accessible by public transport and car, especially from Yeovil.

Experience is preferred but a willingness to learn more about children with SEND is essential. A perfect candidate would be passionate to learn, compassionate, resilient, and flexible.

Main Responsibilities

Support students 1:1 or in small groups

Make learning fun, enjoyable and accessible

Provide emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them to develop coping strategies and self-regulation skills

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and other staff members to address the individual needs of students

Encourage socialisation and good behaviour through positive reinforcement and praise

Essential Criteria

Have an interest in supporting children and young people

Right to work in the UK (not require sponsorship)

Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary

Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), 8:30-15:30



What can Five Education offer you?

Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

Free DBS (refunded when you work five days)

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI.


Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.


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