Teaching Assistant

Ribble Recruitment

📍 Chard, Somerset, United Kingdom

Full-time educational-instruction-and-library Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Ribble Recruitment are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive specialist education setting that is dedicated to helping young people with additional needs achieve their full potential.

This is more than just a Teaching Assistant role, it’s an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives, supporting their learning, confidence, independence, and personal development in a nurturing environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and socially.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to develop literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills

* Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons and learning activities

* Promoting positive behaviour and helping to cre...