SEMH Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; East Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in East Devon is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role. You will support students with diverse needs, including autism and anxiety, in a nurturing, independent school environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEND and excellent communication skills. This position offers regular hours and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Long-term placement

Supportive school environment

Regular hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, especially autism or anxiety is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with young people and adults.
• Flexible, resilient, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups under teacher direction.
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Flexible mindset

Team-oriented

Passion for education

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Long-Term)

Pay: £100 - £110 per day

We are recruiting a committed and caring SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time on a long-term basis at a small, supportive independent special school setting. You will work with pupils across a wide age range, from primary through secondary years, supporting learners with diverse needs, including autism, anxiety, and specific learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups under teacher direction in both academic and pastoral capacities.
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, adapting resources and strategies as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and provide clear communication with learners and colleagues.
• Maintain strict adherence to safeguarding and health and safety protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEND (especially autism or anxiety) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with young people and adults.
• A flexible, resilient, and team-oriented mindset—prepared to embrace variety in your daily role.
• A genuine passion for empowering young learners to thrive.

Offer Includes

• Full-time, term-time position with regular hours (approx. 8:30–4:30).
• Long-term placement in a small, friendly school with a strong supportive ethos.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Contact [e-mail] or call 01392 693313 to register your interest!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.