SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Pay: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply
Start Date: Immediate Start / Ongoing Opportunities

Looking for a rewarding SEN role this academic year?

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel Plymouth is looking for caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings throughout Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Whether you have previous experience supporting children with SEND, have worked in care, support work, youth work, or education, or are looking to gain valuable experience within a school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer flexible opportunities including day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and long-term placements to suit your availability and career goals.

What will you be doing?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and develop both academically and socially.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), speech and language difficulties, and other additional learning needs.
• Assisting pupils with classroom activities and adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Supporting emotional regulation, communication skills and social development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create a calm, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support confidence and independence.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff to support pupil progress.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, interventions, breaktimes and other school activities.
• Following individual support plans and behaviour strategies where required.
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personal goals.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Experienced in working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, either within education, care or support settings.
• Patient, understanding and resilient when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Positive, nurturing and enthusiastic in their approach.
• Confident communicators who enjoy working as part of a team.
• Adaptable and able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Committed to promoting inclusion and helping every child succeed.
• Available to work between approximately 8:30am and 3:30pm on their chosen working days.
• Able to commit to regular work where possible.
• In possession of an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

When you join our Plymouth team, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist provisions and dedicated SEND settings.
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.
• Access to free CPD and professional development through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Specialist training to support your SEND knowledge and experience.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the education sector.
• Experience working with a wide range of age groups and additional needs.

Ready to get started?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a long-term SEN position, Teaching Personnel can help you find a role that suits your experience, skills and availability.

Apply today and a member of the Teaching Personnel Plymouth team will be in touch to discuss our current opportunities.