Send Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD courses

Pension scheme

Possible permanent opportunities

Referral bonus £50

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in Dawlish, Devon. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, delivering targeted learning support and contributing to behaviour plans.

The position offers full-time or part-time options during term time, with daily pay around £95–£105 and a commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for SEND roles.
• Experience in education or SEND is preferred but not essential.

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

SEND experience

Transferable experience

Patient

Resilient

Proactive

Communication skills

Willing to learn

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: SEND Teaching Assistant
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

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• 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.
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