Teaching Assistant
Job description
alary: £89–£95 per day (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract Type: Long-term placement available
Start Date: 15th December 2025
Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, patient and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming primary school near Lanner. This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs across both KS1 and KS2, working 20 hours per week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in an inclusive and supportive environment. The role is set to start on 15th December and has the potential to continue as a long-term placement.
Role Responsibilities:
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Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN across KS1 and KS2
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Supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or learning needs
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Assisting the class teacher in delivering accessible and engaging activities
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Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
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Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting pupils’ well-being
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Offering individual or small-group interventions where needed
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience supporting children with SEN (in KS1 and/or KS2)
✔ Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
✔ Availability for 20 hours per week
✔ A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
✨ A subsidised Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate
✨ Access to accredited CPD and development pathways
✨ Weekly pay via our efficient online system
✨ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
✨ Opportunities to build SEN experience within a supportive school
✨ A role where you can genuinely make a difference every day
If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and want to join a friendly school community near Lanner, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, please contact Sophia on 01872 250123 or email sophia.ede@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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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