SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as SEN 1:1 Support Assistants in Plymouth. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with additional needs, providing tailored support to help them thrive academically and emotionally. With flexible working arrangements and competitive pay, you will collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to develop personalized strategies, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. If you have a passion for education and a commitment to safeguarding, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team and ongoing guidance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is a plus.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 tailored support to students with Autism and ADHD.
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Resilience

Behaviour Management

Understanding of SEN conditions

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3

Health & Social Care

Job description

Join Our Team as an SEN 1:1 Support Assistant!

Location: Plymouth
Start Date: Flexible – positions available now!
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We’re on the lookout for dedicated individuals to work one-on-one with students who have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is your chance to make a real difference in a child’s life, helping them build confidence, engage in learning, and reach their full potential.

️ Providing 1:1 tailored support to students with Autism, ADHD, and other SEN needs.
️ Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
️ Supporting students with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
️ Working alongside teachers and SENCOs to develop personalised strategies.
️ Monitoring progress and celebrating every milestone along the way!

Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (education, care, or youth work experience is a plus!).
A patient, compassionate, and resilient attitude.
An understanding of SEN conditions and behaviour management techniques.
A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.
Relevant qualifications (Teaching Assistant Level 2/3, Health & Social Care) are desirable but not essential.

Competitive weekly pay.
Access to professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements – long-term and short-term roles available.
Supportive team and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel.

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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