Five Education is working with a special school in Glastonbury 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 praiseEssential 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 Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.What can Five Education offer ..... full job details .....