SEND Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Teaching Personnel; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Tiverton, England. This full-time, temporary role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs in a dedicated school environment. Candidates should be passionate about working with SEN students and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £90.00 to £100.00 per day, with potential pathways to permanent employment. A proactive approach and experience in education or care will be valued.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free & subsidized professional development courses

Dedicated consultant support

Full pension scheme

Weekly pay via BACS

Qualifications

• Experience in education or care preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs.
• Help create a safe and structured learning environment.

Skills

Passion for working with SEN students

Strong communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Ability to build positive relationships

Proactive and adaptable approach

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant | Tiverton, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Tiverton is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference in students’ lives.

Job Details

• Start Date: January 2026 (Sooner if possible)
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
• Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00pm (Monday to Friday)
• Pay: £90.00 - £100.00 per day (based on experience)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency

About our Partner School

Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Tiverton provides specialist education for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and other learning difficulties. With a trauma-informed approach, the school offers a safe and structured environment where students receive tailored support to help them achieve academic and personal success.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for working with SEN students
• Experience in education or care (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A proactive and adaptable approach to learning support

Why Choose Teaching Personnel

• Competitive pay & pathways to permanent roles
• Free & subsidized professional development courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Full pension scheme & weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions!

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students with SEND, apply today through Teaching Personnel!

For more details or to submit your application, contact us:

01392 920363

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.