SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.

Dawlish

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 19,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus
CPD courses in SEND/safeguarding
Pension scheme with employer contrib.
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Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Dawlish, Devon, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs across local schools.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, adapting learning to each pupil’s needs and assisting in delivering EHCPs and behaviour support plans. You will promote inclusion, independence, and positive social interaction, supporting emotional wellbeing and communication while collaborating with teachers, the SENCo, and support staff.

Qualifications

  • Previous SEND experience desirable but not essential.
  • Transferable experience (care work, youth work, psychology, family SEND experience).
  • A patient, resilient, and proactive approach.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A genuine desire to learn and develop within education.

Responsibilities

  • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, adapting learning to individual needs.
  • Assist in delivering EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans.
  • Promote inclusion, independence, and positive social interaction.
  • Support emotional wellbeing, communication, and behaviour regulation.
  • Work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and wider support staff.

Skills

1:1 support
Small groups
Communication
Relationship-building
Patient
Proactive

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Dawlish, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a range of supportive schools across Dawlish and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re experienced in SEND or looking to start a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Role:

Pay Rate: £95–£105 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time/ Part Time, Term Time Only

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am–3:45 pm

The Role:
  • Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, adapting learning to individual needs
  • Assist in delivering EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans
  • Promote inclusion, independence, and positive social interaction
  • Support emotional wellbeing, communication, and behaviour regulation
  • Work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and wider support staff
We’re Looking For:
  • Previous SEND experience (desirable but not essential)
  • Transferable experience (e.g. care work, youth work, psychology, family SEND experience)
  • A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A genuine desire to learn and develop within education
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:
  • Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
  • Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
  • Free SEND and safeguarding CPD courses
  • A dedicated SEND consultant to support you throughout your placement
  • £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Clear pathways into permanent roles
  • Competitive pay – we’ll match or beat other agency rates!
  • MyTP Work App to manage bookings and your diary easily

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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