Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Highweek; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Torquay to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs. The role is part-time and long-term, starting in September, with a daily rate of £90–£120.

You will join a welcoming SEND school with an inclusive, nurturing environment and a supportive team. The position offers the chance to work in small class settings, develop skills through CPD, and benefit from a 24/7 consultant onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Strong knowledge of a range of SEND needs.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in classroom settings.
• Assist learning with differentiated tasks.
• Collaborate with school staff to meet pupils' needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Flexible learner support

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Torquay

Start Date: September

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Are you an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference every day? Can you build positive relationships with pupils while managing challenging behaviour in a calm and supportive way? Do you have the flexibility and resilience to support children with a wide range of additional needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming SEND school in Torquay that provides high‑quality education and support for pupils with a wide range of additional needs. The school promotes an inclusive and nurturing environment, with supportive staff working collaboratively in small class settings to help every child succeed.

The school is looking to appoint a part‑time, long‑term SEND Teaching Assistant to start in September.

Responsibilities

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• Strong knowledge of a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• The ability to adapt learning to suit individual pupils
• A proactive, positive attitude with the confidence to use your own initiative
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in as part of the wider school team

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of tax and National Insurance and there are no admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.