SEND Teaching Assistant – Full Time | September 2026 Start | Exeter | £105–£115 per Day

Exeter, Devon

Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid break) | Friday: 8:30am – 1:30pm (paid until 4:30pm)

Term-Time Only

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in SEND education? Or are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to begin a career in specialist education?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Exeter from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a supportive, therapeutic learning environment, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract following a successful temporary placement.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

You'll provide one-to-one and small group support, encourage independence, promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, engaging classroom where every pupil can thrive.

About the School

This specialist school supports pupils aged 5–18 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school provides a nurturing, relationship-led environment where every child receives personalised support to help them overcome barriers to learning.

You will support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Anxiety and emotional regulation needs
• Moderate learning difficulties
• Trauma and attachment-related needs

The school is committed to providing a calm, inclusive environment that supports both academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, communication and social development.
• Implement strategies outlined within EHCPs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider professionals.
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Requirements

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as a:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Support Worker
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Youth Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Education Support Worker

To be successful, you will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people (SEND experience is desirable but not essential).
• Be patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £105–£115.
• Full-time, term-time role.
• September 2026 start.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Early finish every Friday while being paid until 4:30pm.
• Opportunity to work in a highly supportive specialist school with excellent career progression.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in Exeter starting in September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact me directly for more information.

Jack Rowland
Teaching Personnel

jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com

01392 920363

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