SEND Teaching Assistant

Purple Mango Education; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational recruitment service in Exeter is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people across SEND schools. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with diverse needs, including autism and ADHD, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers flexible work with competitive pay and the opportunity for professional support. Immediate start is available.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible work schedule

Support from recruitment team

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people in school or care settings.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Willingness to apply for enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, and complex learning difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Positive attitude

Patient attitude

Proactive attitude

Full UK driving licence

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location : Exeter & surrounding areas

Salary : £85–£100 per day

Contract : Full-time / Part-time / Temporary (potential long-term)

Start : Immediate

About the Role

Purple Mango Education are looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support children and young people across SEND schools in Exeter.

You’ll work with students with a range of needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties — providing 1 : 1 or small group support to help every child reach their potential.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school or care background)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential
• Positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Why Work with Purple Mango Education?

• Competitive daily pay, weekly
• Flexible work that suits youLocal placements across the South West
• Support from a specialist education recruitment team

Apply

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want flexible, rewarding work — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further...