SEN Teaching Assistant | £14.25ph | St Austell

Teaching Personnel; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in the St Austell area. The role involves 1:1 support, small group work, and helping children overcome barriers to learning, with emphasis on building relationships and emotional regulation.

It is a full-time position within a supportive school community, with a temporary contract and potential opportunities for permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEN is beneficial, but sometimes the right personality is more important than direct SEN experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis
• Working with small groups
• Helping pupils remain engaged in learning
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Supporting routines and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and SEN specialists

Job description

A child feeling confident enough to answer a question.

A pupil staying in class for a full lesson.

A smile after a difficult morning.

These are the moments that make SEN support so rewarding.

Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a welcoming primary school in the St Austell area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, celebrating small victories, and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils feel happy, safe and ready to learn.

You may be:

• Supporting a pupil on a 1:1 basis
• Working with small groups
• Helping pupils remain engaged in learning
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Supporting routines and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and SEN specialists

The role requires patience, consistency and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Warm and approachable
• Patient and understanding
• Positive and resilient
• Comfortable building trusting relationships
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs

Experience working within SEN is beneficial, but sometimes the right personality is more important than direct SEN experience.

• £14.25 per hour, paid weekly through PAYE
• Full-time opportunity
• Become part of a supportive school community
• Make a genuine difference every day
• Build long-term relationships with pupils and staff
• Acc es ongoing training and development
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities

St Austell & surrounding areas

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to a child's day, we'd love to hear from you.

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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