SEND Teaching Assistant - Barnstaple, Devon

SEND Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start | Barnstaple, Devon

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work in supportive and inclusive SEND schools across Barnstaple, Devon.

The Role:
You will provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and complex needs, across both primary and secondary settings. Working closely with teachers and specialist staff, you’ll help create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. You’ll receive full preparation and ongoing support, including a meet-and-greet and trial day before starting.

Key Details:

• Start Date: ASAP (flexible to suit your availability)

• Contract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm

• Pay: £90–£100 per day, dependent on experience

• Employer: Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND

• Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience

• Previous experience in education, care, or support work is beneficial but not essential

• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undertake relevant training

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay paid via BACS (no umbrella deductions)

• Access to free and subsidised CPD and SEND training

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles in excellent school settings

Apply Now:
01392 920363
jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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