Teaching Assistant - Special Educational

We are seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our growing SEND team and to help support students throughout their time with us. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset - both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post‑16 education and training. In September 2025, our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8, this role helps ensure that our students with SEND can attain just as well.

• An inspirational Teaching Assistant
• A commitment to securing strong student outcomes, by supporting consistently high‑quality teaching and targeted intervention work when required
• An ability to work with small groups of students and on a one‑to‑one basis as required
• Strong English and Maths skills, to enable the effective support of students and clear communication with their families

Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision:
To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students, and we seek a Teaching Assistant who wholeheartedly shares this vision.

Based in the heart of Somerset, the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings, a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community.