SEN Primary Teaching Assistant - Dawlish, Devon

TN United Kingdom; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Dawlish to support students with Special Educational Needs. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, helping students develop essential skills in a specialist learning environment. Candidates should have a passion for working with SEN students and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay & progression opportunities

Free & subsidized training, including CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Passion for working with SEN students.
• Experience in education or care preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering structured learning activities.
• Support students with personalized learning plans.
• Encourage independence and communication.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

Experience in education, care, or SEN settings

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Teaching Personnel

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Dawlish, United Kingdom

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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SEN Teaching Assistant | Dawlish, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Dawlish is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and help students thrive in a specialist learning environment.

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
• Hours: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm (Monday to Friday)
• Pay: £90 - £95 per day (based on experience)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency

About the Role:

This role involves working with students aged 3-19 who have Autism, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and complex needs. You will provide 1:1 and small group support, helping students develop academic, social, and life skills.

Duties include:

• Assisting teachers in delivering structured learning activities.
• Supporting students with personalised learning plans.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and communication.
• Helping with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Providing pastoral care and safeguarding support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for working with SEN students.
• Experience in education, care, or SEN settings (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication, patience, and resilience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• A calm and adaptable approach to challenges.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay & progression opportunities.
• Free & subsidized training, including CPD courses.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a rewarding SEN setting.

01392 920363 | [emailprotected]
Apply today and take your first step toward a fulfilling career in SEN education!

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.
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