Primary SEN Teaching Assistants
Job description
Do you have a passion for helping children with additional needs thrive in education?
Teaching Personnel is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and support pupils in mainstream primary schools across Plymouth. These pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or are currently awaiting placement in specialist settings.
Your Role
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and social/emotional challenges.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to implement strategies that meet individual learning goals.
- Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom.
- Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN (school-based or similar).
- A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Relevant qualifications or training are an advantage but not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
- Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training.
- A dedicated consultant to support your journey.
- Opportunities for long-term placements and career development.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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