SEND Teaching Assistant | Exeter, Devon
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is offering an exciting opportunity to join our partner school in Exeter, working within a specialist SEND provision.
Job Details:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary to Permanent
- Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
- Pay: £90 - £100 per day (based on experience) + Expenses
- Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency
About our Partner School:
Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Exeter offers personalised education for students with complex needs, including those with EHCPs. The school provides a bespoke learning experience with one-to-one support, using a trauma-informed approach to help students succeed.
The curriculum focuses on core subjects like English, mathematics, and science, along with PSHE. Students engage in both on-site lessons and community activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. A full week of paid training will be provided by the school so you can hit the ground running and get to know your fellow colleagues!
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised support for students with SEND within a trauma-informed setting
- Work closely with teachers to implement and adjust personalised learning plans
- Create a safe, nurturing environment to support students' emotional and social development
- Adapt resources and activities to meet the diverse learning needs and styles of students
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for supporting young people with SEND
- Education or care experience (preferred but not essential)
- Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience
- Must have a Full UK driver's License and access to your car
- Must hold GCSEs in Maths & English or equivalent
Why Choose Teaching Personnel:
- Competitive pay and clear pathways to permanent positions.
- Access to free and subsidised professional development courses.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement and compliance process
- Opportunity to work in a supportive school environment with experienced staff.
- Full pension scheme and weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions!
How to Apply:
If you're ready to start a rewarding career in SEND education, apply today through Teaching Personnel!
Team interviews will be held on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025.
For more details or to submit your application, 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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