Send Teaching Assistant - Exmouth Area

Teaching Personnel; West Down; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated local consultant

Professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Exmouth, Devon, seeking a committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026. This is full-time, long-term, term-time only work with hours 8:45am – 3:15pm and a focus on helping pupils with SEND.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum, build trusting relationships, and collaborate with teachers, SENCO and the wider team to promote progress, independence and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with communication, social and emotional needs.
• Encourage independence and pupil confidence.
• Follow individual support and learning plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO and school team.
• Adapt approaches to meet each pupil's needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Teaching Assistant experience

Calm patient approach

Strong communication

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEND?

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Exmouth who are looking for a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for full-time, consistent work and wants to become an important part of a school community. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils, work closely with experienced teaching staff and make a genuine difference to children's progress, confidence and independence.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to feel confident, included and able to access their education.

You may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, working with small groups or providing support within the wider classroom, depending on the needs of the pupils.

The school is looking for someone who can bring experience, patience and confidence to the role and who understands that effective SEND support is about much more than simply helping a child complete their work.

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Exmouth, Devon
Start Date: October 2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm
Role Type: Full-Time
Contract: Long-Term
Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Working Pattern: Term Time Only

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively with their learning
• Building trusting and supportive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with communication, social, emotional and learning needs
• Encouraging independence and helping pupils develop confidence in their abilities
• Supporting pupils who may require additional help with emotional regulation or behaviour
• Following individual support and learning plans
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Adapting your approach to meet individual pupils' needs
• Providing reassurance and consistency throughout the school day
• Helping create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• The confidence to manage challenging situations positively
• The ability to adapt your approach to individual pupils
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to helping children become more independent
• The ability to work closely with teachers and other professionals
• A reliable, professional and proactive attitude
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and takes pride in seeing the small steps of progress that can make a big difference.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As a Teaching Personnel educator, you’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday
• A dedicated local consultant who understands the Devon education market
• Access to a wide range of local primary school opportunities
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
• Access to professional development and SEND-focused training
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• MyTP App to manage bookings and availability
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

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.
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