SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A supportive independent special school in Exeter is seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position. The successful candidate will work with pupils across a wide age range, supporting learners with diverse needs such as autism and anxiety. Responsibilities include fostering an inclusive learning environment and collaborating with teachers. This role offers regular hours and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Flexible and resilient mindset

Passion for empowering young learners

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

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