SEND Teaching Assistant - Budleigh Salterton

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Budleigh Salterton

Location: Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Pay: £90–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time (Monday–Friday, term time only)

Are you a caring and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in a specialist school based in Budleigh Salterton, East Devon.

The school caters for pupils aged 3–19 with a range of complex learning difficulties, including:

• Severe and moderate learning difficulties (SLD/MLD)

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Communication and interaction needs

• Sensory and physical needs

• Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges

The setting provides a nurturing, inclusive and creative environment where every learner is encouraged to reach their potential through personalised learning, therapeutic support, and practical experiences.

Role Responsibilities
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 or small group basis

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

• Implement individual education and behaviour plans (IEPs/IBPs)

• Encourage communication, independence, and confidence in learners

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff

About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient

• Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Experienced in (or eager to learn about) working with children with additional needs

• Reliable, flexible, and committed to helping every learner succeed

Experience in a SEND or care environment is desirable but not essential – full training and ongoing support are provided through Teaching Personnel.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay (£90–£100, depending on experience)

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant

• Long-term, supportive placements with the potential for permanent positions

Start Date: Immediate or January 2026
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday, term time only)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career and support pupils to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: 01392 920363
Email: jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com

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.
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