SEN Teaching Assistant - Plymouth

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

Job summary

A leading education support organization is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in Plymouth. The role involves providing support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and requires a full driving license and business car insurance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for helping children succeed. This is a temporary position, starting in January 2026.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving license and have business car insurance.
• Experience working with children with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Reliable and committed, available for a January 2026 start.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with personalized learning plans and behavior strategies.
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment.
• Maintain clear communication with staff, parents, and professionals.
• Travel between settings when required.

Skills

Experience with children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Patient and supportive

Adaptable approach

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Plymouth

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Contract: Term-time

Location: Plymouth and surrounding areas

Requirements: Must hold a full driving licence and have business car insurance

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role involves working closely with pupils who may have a range of additional needs, ensuring they receive the tailored support required to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies.
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment.
• Maintain clear communication with staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Travel between settings when required (driving and business insurance essential).

About You

• Experience working with children with SEN (desirable but not essential).
• Patient, supportive, and adaptable in your approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
• Must be able to drive and hold up-to-date business car insurance.
• Reliable, committed, and available for a January 2026 start.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief overview of your relevant experience.

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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