Autism Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs
Preston School • Yeovil, England • Posted June 20, 2026
About the Role
Accountable to: SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator)
Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent, with Part Time working considered for an exceptional candidate
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £18,421 - £19,011 (FTE £24,790 - £25,584)
We are seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our growing SEND team and to help support students in our Autism base (AEPC) 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.
Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence, by Inspiring...