SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
FTE Salary: £23,555 
Location: Primary school between Launceston and Okehampton
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026
Start Date: 1st October 2025 | Hours: 23.75 per week | Weeks: 38
Closing Date: 16th September 2025

About the role

We are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children on a 1:1 basis in a welcoming primary school between Launceston and Okehampton.

The role involves helping pupils with SEND to access learning, build confidence and develop independence, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity: you’ll start the role through Teaching Personnel for a short period, before seamlessly transferring onto a direct school contract running until July 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.

• Assist teachers in delivering and adapting lessons to meet individual needs.

• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO.

• Supervise pupils during transitions, break times, and lunchtimes.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with SEND (school-based preferred).

• Holds GCSEs in Maths & English (C/4 or above).

• TA qualification advantageous.

• Is flexible, resilient, a good communicator and team player.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Weekly pay, paid directly.

• Access to free/subsidised CPD.

• Clear pathway to a school contract.

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.
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