SEN Teaching Assistant | £14.25ph | St Austell

SEN Teaching Assistant

St Austell Area | Full-Time Opportunity

£14.25 per hour | Weekly PAYE Pay

Sometimes the smallest support can make the biggest difference.

A child feeling confident enough to answer a question.

A pupil staying in class for a full lesson.

A smile after a difficult morning.

These are the moments that make SEN support so rewarding.

Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in the St Austell area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, celebrating small victories, and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

You may be:

• Supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis
• Working with small groups
• Helping pupils remain engaged in learning
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Supporting routines and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and SEN specialists

The role requires patience, consistency and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Warm and approachable
• Patient and understanding
• Positive and resilient
• Comfortable building trusting relationships
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

Experience working within SEN is beneficial, but sometimes the right personality is more important than direct SEN experience.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• £14.25 per hour, paid weekly through PAYE
• Full-time opportunity
• Become part of a supportive school community
• Make a genuine difference every day
• Build long-term relationships with pupils and staff
• Access ongoing training and development
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities

Location

St Austell & surrounding areas

Apply Today

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to a child's day, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone with transferable skills and a passion for supporting young people, we encourage you to apply.

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.
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