Primary SEN Teaching Assistants

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

Job summary

A leading education support provider is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in mainstream primary schools across Plymouth. Responsibilities include providing tailored support, collaborating with teachers, and encouraging student engagement. The role offers competitive daily rates, access to free training, and opportunities for career development. All applicants must meet required training and qualifications for safeguarding children. This position is temporary with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Free CPD and specialist SEN training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs, such as autism and ADHD.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Assist with behavior management and emotional regulation.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Caring and patient approach

Education

Relevant qualifications or training

Job description

Do you have a passion for helping children with additional needs thrive in education?
Teaching Personnel is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and support pupils in mainstream primary schools across Plymouth. These pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or are currently awaiting placement in specialist settings.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and social/emotional challenges.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to implement strategies that meet individual learning goals.
• Encourage engagement, independence, and confidence in the classroom.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation.

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN (school-based or similar).
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Relevant qualifications or training are an advantage but not essential.

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN training.
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career development.

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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