SEN Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as an SEN 1:1 Support Assistant!

Location: Plymouth
Start Date: Flexible – positions available now!
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We’re on the lookout for dedicated individuals to work one-on-one with students who have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is your chance to make a real difference in a child’s life, helping them build confidence, engage in learning, and reach their full potential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

✔️ Providing 1:1 tailored support to students with Autism, ADHD, and other SEN needs.
✔️ Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
✔️ Supporting students with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
✔️ Working alongside teachers and SENCOs to develop personalised strategies.
✔️ Monitoring progress and celebrating every milestone along the way!

What We’re Looking For:

✨ Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (education, care, or youth work experience is a plus!).
✨ A patient, compassionate, and resilient attitude.
✨ An understanding of SEN conditions and behaviour management techniques.
✨ A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.
✨ Relevant qualifications (Teaching Assistant Level 2/3, Health & Social Care) are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

Competitive weekly pay.
Access to professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements – long-term and short-term roles available.
Supportive team and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel.

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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