SEN Teaching Assistant

Role Title: SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs TA

Location: Frome, Somerset (BA11) - Commutable from Trowbridge, Westbury, Radstock, and Bath

Pay Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day (PAYE, paid weekly)

Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Position Type: Day-to-Day Supply / Flexible Temporary Contract

Recruiter: Randstad Education

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) looking for flexible, day-to-day supply work in Frome?

Randstad Education is hiring a dedicated Special Needs Assistant to support local primary, secondary, and specialist schools across Frome and surrounding East Somerset areas. This position offers consistent school hours (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM) with the autonomy to select which days you work each week.

Whether you specialize in 1:1 support, small-group intervention, or general classroom assistance, we have immediate supply shifts available.

• 1:1 and Small Group Support: Assisting pupils with diverse Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Differentiated Learning: Working alongside the class teacher and school SENCo to adapt learning materials to pupils' individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

• Behaviour & De-escalation: Implementing calm, positive behaviour strategies and sensory regulation breaks when pupils become overwhelmed.

• Classroom Integration: Fostering independence, boosting pupil confidence, and encouraging participation in classroom and playground activities.

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN / additional needs (school, nursery, youth work, or residential care settings).

• Knowledge of SEND: Understanding of common developmental conditions (e.g., ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, SEMH).

• Safeguarding & Compliance: A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the DBS Update Service (or readiness to complete one through Randstad).

• Reliability: Punctual, adaptable, and confident stepping into different classroom environments across Frome schools.

• Competitive Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day via PAYE (no hidden umbrella fees).

• Work-Life Balance: Set daily hours of 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM with zero evening marking or planning.

• Total Flexibility: Choose your availability weekly via our online shift app.

• Local Opportunities: Regular bookings within Frome and nearby Somerset/Wiltshire schools.

• Consultant Support: Dedicated support from your local Somerset education consultant.

• Referral Scheme: Access to Randstad's "Refer a Friend" incentive (vouchers worth up to £300).

Interviews and registrations are taking place immediately for upcoming school terms.

• Contact Consultant: Hannah Joyner

• Phone: [phone removed]

• Email: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school,college,university