ARB Teaching Assistant - September Start!

Teaching Personnel; Bude; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a partner secondary school in Bude, Cornwall, focused on supporting students with special educational needs. This part-time, temporary position offers competitive pay with opportunities for professional development and a pathway to permanent roles.

Benefits

Free and subsidized professional development courses

Dedicated consultant support throughout placement

Full pension scheme

Weekly pay via BACS

Qualifications

• Preferred previous education or care experience.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support for students with SEN.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement personalized learning plans.
• Foster a safe, positive environment for emotional and social growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Passion for supporting young people with SEN

Job description

ARB Teaching Assistant – | Bude, Cornwall

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is offering an exciting opportunity to join our partner secondary school in Bude, Cornwall, working within an Area Resource Base (ARB).

Job Details:

• Start Date:September 2025
• Contract Type: Part-Time, Temporary
• Hours: 8:45 am – 3:15pm
• Pay: £90 - £95 per day (based on experience)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency

About our Partner School:

Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Bude offers a specialist Area Resource Base (ARB) for secondary students with complex and multiple learning needs, including Autism, physical disabilities, and communication difficulties.

The ARB provides a supportive, structured environment where students follow a tailored curriculum, combining academic learning with life skills, social development, and sensory activities. Students have opportunities to pursue Entry Level qualifications and, where appropriate, GCSEs in mainstream classes.

With dedicated staff and specialist facilities, including a sensory room and accessible outdoor space, the ARB ensures each student receives personalized support. Admission is managed by Cornwall Council’s SEND team and requires an EHCP.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for supporting young people with SEN
• Previous education or care experience (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support for students with SEN
• Collaborate with teachers to implement personalized learning plans
• Foster a safe, positive environment for emotional and social growth

• Adapt resources and activities to suit students' learning styles

Why Choose Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive payand clear pathways to permanent positions.
• Access tofree and subsidized professional development courses.
• Dedicated consultant supportthroughout your placement and compliance process
• Opportunity to work in asupportive school environmentwith experienced staff.
• Full pension schemeandweekly payvia BACS – no umbrella deductions!

How to Apply:

If you're ready to start arewarding careerinSEN education, apply today throughTeaching Personnel!

For more details or to submit your application, contact us: 01392 920363
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