SEND Teaching Assistant - Full Time

SEND Teaching Assistant | Dawlish, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Dawlish is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and help students thrive in a specialist learning environment.

Job Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
• Hours: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm (Monday to Friday)
• Pay: £90 - £100 per day (based on experience)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency

About the Role:
This role involves working with students aged 3–19 who have Autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and complex needs. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students develop academic, social, and life skills.

Duties include:

• Assisting teachers in delivering structured learning activities.
• Supporting students with personalised learning plans.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and communication.
• Helping with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Providing pastoral care and safeguarding support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for working with SEND students.
• Experience in education, care, or SEND settings (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication, patience, and resilience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• A calm and adaptable approach to challenges.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay & progression opportunities.
• Free & subsidized training, including CPD courses.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions!
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a rewarding SEND setting.

01392 920363 | jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com
Apply today and take your first step toward a fulfilling career in SEND education!

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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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