Sen Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant based in Plymouth, supporting students with a range of additional needs and challenging behaviour.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people who are currently not accessing mainstream education, helping to re-engage them with learning and providing consistent, tailored support to ensure they can access education in a meaningful way.

The Role:

• Supporting students with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Helping pupils re-engage with education in and out of the classroom
• Building positive, consistent relationships with learners
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Term time only role with a long-term focus
• Opportunity for continuity through to September 2026

Requirements:

• Must be able to drive (essential due to placement needs)
• Willing to obtain or already hold business insurance
• Experience supporting children or young people (SEN/behaviour preferred)
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach
• Passion for making a real difference in education

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for someone looking to secure consistent work in a specialist SEN setting with real impact.

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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