SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant in Devon and Torbay. In this role, you will support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, providing both one-to-one and small-group assistance. Ideal candidates will have experience with children or transferable skills from care or community services. This position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, competitive daily rates, and opportunities for ongoing professional development from January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated education consultant

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people or relevant transferable skills.
• Ability to support pupils with additional needs confidently.
• Commitment to developing within SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support.
• Assist pupils with accessing learning activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Initiative

Relationship Building

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: Full-time / Part-time (School Hours)

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a positive difference in education? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive school setting from January 2026.

This role is ideal for someone with experience working with children or young people, or for individuals who bring relevant transferable skills from roles such as care, youth work, residential support, or community services. You will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and confident in their learning.

The Role

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support, both in and out of the classroom
• Assist pupils with accessing learning activities and maintaining focus
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to follow individual support plans
• Help create a calm, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Requirements

• Has experience working with children or young people or relevant transferable skills (e.g. care, youth work, residential support)
• Is patient, empathetic, and confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Works well as part of a team and takes initiative when needed
• Is reliable, committed, and keen to develop within SEN education

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE
• Full training and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Pension contributions
• 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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