SEN Teaching Assistant | Okehampton, Devon
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Okehampton is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a difference in the lives of students with complex needs.
Job Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Pay: £100 - £200 per day (dependent on experience)
About the School:
Our partner school in Okehampton provides tailored education for students aged 5-19 with Autism, learning disabilities, communication challenges, and emotional/behavioural difficulties. The school focuses on promoting independence, confidence, and life skills through a holistic, child-centred approach to learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support in the classroom.
- Assist with individual learning plans and student development.
- Support life skills development, including communication and emotional regulation.
- Manage classroom behaviour and promote positive student engagement.
- Provide pastoral care and emotional support to students.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure student's needs are met.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for supporting SEN students.
- Experience in education or care (preferred but not essential).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Adaptability to meet diverse student needs.
- Calm and resilient approach in challenging situations.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive pay and clear pathways to permanent roles.
- Free professional development opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions!
- Full pension scheme and employee benefits.
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, contact us:
01392 920363
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.
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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