SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a SEND Teaching Assistant, where your passion and dedication can make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of students, providing essential support in a nurturing environment. Your empathetic nature and commitment will help create a positive learning atmosphere, fostering strong relationships that enable students to thrive academically and emotionally. With opportunities for permanent positions, this is your chance to transform lives while advancing your career in education.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with autism, ADHD, and complex learning difficulties.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in managing and engaging the class.
• Support students on a 1:1 or in small groups based on their needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Experience in SEN support

Background in care or coaching

Job description

Start date: After February Half Term

Salary: £14.45 per hour

Are you a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in supporting individuals with additional needs? Whether you’re an experienced SEND TA, a care worker or a sports coach eager to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are proud to be working with a fantastic all-through special school that provides exceptional educational care and support to its students. Due to growing student numbers, the school is looking for patient, resilient and enthusiastic teaching assistants to join their team. With classes ranging from EYFS to post-16, opportunities are available across all age groups, and placements will be based on your strengths and experience. However, flexibility is key as you may be required to support different classes when needed.

About the role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, complex learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs. Your previous experience in SEN support will be essential in helping students thrive in a structured and nurturing environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting the classroom teacher in managing and engaging the class
• Preparing the classroom for lessons
• Supporting students on a 1:1 or in small groups, depending on their needs
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Building strong and supportive relationships to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally

Who we’re looking for:

If you are empathetic, hardworking and committed to making a real difference in students’ lives, we want to hear from you! This role is ideal for candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including those with experience in care, coaching or support work.

This is a full time position, working Monday to Friday (08:45 - 15:45), term time only. If you prove to be an invaluable asset to the team, there is potential to make this position permanent. I have placed several members of staff there this academic year, all of which have gone on to secure permanent contracts.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to be part of a team that truly transforms lives!

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