SEND Teaching Assistant - ASAP Start

SEND Teaching Assistant | Tiverton, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Tiverton is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference in students’ lives.

Job Details:

• Start Date: 6th February 2026
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
• Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
• Pay: £90.00 - £100.00 per day (based on experience)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency

About our Partner School:

Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Tiverton provides specialist education for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and other learning difficulties. With a trauma-informed approach, the school offers a safe and structured environment where students receive tailored support to help them achieve academic and personal success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for working with SEN students
• Experience in education or care (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A proactive and adaptable approach to learning support

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay & pathways to permanent roles
• Free & subsidised professional development courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Full pension scheme & weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions!

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students with SEND, apply today through Teaching Personnel!

For more details or to submit your application, contact us:

01392 920363

jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com

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