SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant and supportive team is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work with primary-aged students facing challenges in mainstream education. This role offers the chance to inspire and empower children with Special Educational Needs through tailored learning programs that combine classroom activities with engaging off-site experiences. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for supporting young learners, experience in SEN settings, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and enjoy clear pathways for career progression.

Benefits

Weekly CPD opportunities

Clear pathways for career progression

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEN.
• Experience working with individuals with additional needs, either children or adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to students in small groups or one-on-one.
• Collaborate with a team to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Experience with SEN

Managing challenging behaviour

Full UK driving license

Education

Experience in education or support work

Job description

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Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Contract: Full time (potential to become permanent)

Start: February 2025

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Long-Term Teachers are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and supportive team, working with primary-aged students who may face challenges in mainstream education.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide one-to-one mentoring and deliver tailored learning programs that combine classroom-based activities with engaging off-site experiences, helping students build resilience, confidence and essential life skills.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support to students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to create an inclusive and nurturing environment
• Assist in the delivery of customised learning programmes, combining thematic classroom learning with practical, experiential activities

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people, particularly in SEN settings
• Experience working with individuals with additional needs, whether children or adults
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and working within small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential (you will be required to transport students off-site)
• A current enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one)
• Ideal for individuals with experience in SEN, healthcare, support work or sports coaching
• Weekly CPD opportunities to enhance your skills and develop your career
• Clear pathways for career progression, including permanent roles and leadership opportunities
• A supportive and dynamic team committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners

Make a difference today!

If you’re ready to inspire and empower students with SEN to overcome barriers and reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay