SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary

Teaching Personnel; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Tavistock starting September 2025. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment, offering opportunities for professional development and a rewarding career.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Healthy work-life balance

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs in a primary setting.
• Nurturing, consistent, and patient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with a range of SEN.
• Assist with planning and preparation of learning resources.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in SEN

Job description

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Teaching Personnel

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Tavistock, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary
Location: Tavistock
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in Tavistock from September 2025.

This is a full-time, term-time only position, working closely with primary-aged pupils who require additional support to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential in a nurturing and structured environment.

About the Role:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH needs

Support class teachers in delivering tailored, engaging lessons and managing behaviour positively

Help pupils to regulate emotions and build social and communication skills

Assist with planning and preparation of learning resources and classroom activities

Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children with additional needs, particularly in a primary setting

A nurturing, consistent, and patient approach to support behaviour and learning

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn

Relevant qualifications or training in SEN (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

Opportunities for professional development and training

A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in a child’s life

Term-time only hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance

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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