SEN Teaching Assistants

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream primary schools across Plymouth, providing tailored support to pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or those awaiting placement in alternative provisions or special schools.

Role Overview

• Work closely with classroom teachers and SENCOs to deliver personalised learning.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social/emotional challenges.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs to help students achieve their goals.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, fostering inclusion and engagement in the classroom.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or similar setting).
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships and adapt to individual needs.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN training) are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD courses and SEN-specific training.
• Dedicated consultant support and local school partnerships.
• Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression.

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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