Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Taunton
Employer: M&M Supply (Recruiting on behalf of SEN Schools in Taunton)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply Opportunities
Salary: £93 - £100 Per Day

Make a Meaningful Difference in Tauntons SEN Community.

M&M Supply is an education recruitment agency working in partnership with a number of SEN Schools across Taunton and surrounding areas. We are currently recruiting passionate and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants to support children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within specialist education settings that prioritise inclusive practice, pupil wellbeing, and personalised learning.

About the Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Support learners with ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs, speech and language difficulties, and complex learning needs
• Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes tailored to individual needs and support plans
• Promote positive behaviour strategies in line with school policies
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN/ALN (school, care, youth work, support work or similar)
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are confident supporting pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or are willing to obtain one)

Experience within specialist settings or working with pupils with complex needs would be highly advantageous.

Why Work Through M&M Supply?

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across SEN Schools throughout Taunton
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunity to secure long-term or permanent roles

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs and want to play a key role in shaping positive educational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV to M&M Supply to discuss current SEN opportunities across Taunton.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Pay: £93.00-£100.00 per day

Experience:

• Learning Support Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• SEN: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In person