SEN Support Assistant - Cornwall Area

SEN Support Assistant – Cornwall Area
Advertised by Teaching Personnel

Contract: Permanent, Variable

Salary: £89.38 – £110 per day Based on experience
Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join a specialist provision within a Cornwall-based school. This role involves working closely with students who have additional needs and may display complex or challenging behaviour. You will be part of a supportive team committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

What the Role Will Consist Of

• Providing tailored support to students within a specialist Area Resource Base (ARB).
• Assisting with academic and social development, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to implement individual learning plans.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Supporting students in accessing the curriculum and developing life skills.

What We Are Looking For

• A patient, caring, and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Commitment to inclusion, excellence, and achieving the best outcomes for every student.
• Previous experience in SEN support is desirable but not essential – training will be provided.

Teaching Personnel will work with you take the next step in your teaching career!

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.

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.