SEND Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start!

SEND Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start – Barnstaple, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to work in a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our partner schools in Barnstaple, Devon.

Role Overview:

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support students across Primary, Secondary, and specialist settings, including:

• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Complex Needs

You’ll work closely with experienced staff in inclusive, well-resourced schools that offer full support and induction, including trial days and meet-and-greet sessions.

Key Details:

• Start Date: ASAP – Flexible start options available
• Contract Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
• Daily Pay: £85–£95 (based on experience)
• Location: Barnstaple, Devon
• Agency: Teaching Personnel – UK’s leading education recruitment agency

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored support to students with SEND
• Assist in implementing individual learning plans
• Promote emotional and social development
• Adapt learning materials to meet diverse needs
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about SEND education
• Experience in education or care (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to safeguarding and professional development
• Open to training and continuous learning

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay and career progression
• Free and subsidized CPD courses
• Dedicated consultant support
• Weekly pay via BACS – No umbrella deductions
• Pension scheme and permanent role pathways

Apply Today!

Start your journey in SEND education with Teaching Personnel. Contact us now to apply or learn more:

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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