Teaching Assistant
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SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Penzance, Cornwall
Location: Penzance, Cornwall
Start Date: Immediate or November 2025 start
⏰ Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: £90–£105 per day (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs?
Teaching Personnel are working closely with several Primary Schools in the Penzance area, who are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of learning needs.
The Role:
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Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, EHCPs, or additional learning needs
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Assisting the class teacher in adapting lessons to meet individual needs
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Supporting social, emotional, and behavioural development
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Helping pupils engage with their learning in a positive and inclusive way
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Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience supporting children with SEN or behavioural needs
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A patient, empathetic, and resilient attitude
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Holds a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
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Passionate about helping every child reach their full potential
What We Offer:
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A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
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Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
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Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
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Pathways to long-term and permanent positions
If you’re based in or around Penzance and looking for a rewarding SEN support role, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by sending your CV to callum.lee@teachingpersonnel.com
Or call 01872 250123 for more information.
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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