SEN Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Exmouth to join a specialist education setting. You will support individualised learning programmes for pupils with complex needs, from early years to post-16, helping build confidence and communication skills.

The role involves working as part of a classroom team, promoting engagement and wellbeing, and collaborating with staff, families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities both in and out of the classroom
• Promote pupil engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Collaborate with teaching staff, families, and other professionals
• Assist in monitoring and celebrating pupil progress

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Exmouth

Full-time: (08:45 – 15:30)

Start: 9th November 2026

Pay: £108 per day

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in young people’s lives? We are currently recruiting a caring, enthusiastic individuals to join our team as SEN Teaching Assistant within a specialist education setting.

This role is based in a supportive, all-through provision for pupils with a range of complex needs. Set in a scenic rural environment, the setting makes the most of outdoor spaces to enrich learning and provide a varied, engaging experience for pupils.

The Role

As part of a dedicated classroom team, you will support the delivery of individualised learning programmes tailored to each pupil. You will work with learners from early years to post-16, helping to develop their confidence, independence, and communication skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Patient, empathetic, and flexible individuals
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• A consistent and positive approach to behaviour support
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role
• A good sense of humour and a proactive attitude

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is essential.

Key Duties

• Support learning activities both in and out of the classroom
• Promote pupil engagement and emotional wellbeing
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Collaborate with teaching staff, families, and other professionals
• Assist in monitoring and celebrating pupil progress

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to be part of a committed team, we would love to hear from you.