SEND Teaching Assistant — Nurture Learning & Confidence

Teaching Personnel; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Local consultant support

Pension scheme

Training and development

Opportunity for long-term roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in a welcoming school in Cullompton, Devon, from September 2026. This full-time post offers a long-term contract, with hours 8:45am–3:15pm, term-time only, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide 1:1 or small-group support.

The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing and reliable, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND is advantageous.
• A patient, calm, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Reliability, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate in classroom activities.
• Helping develop pupils' communication, social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Supporting pupils with individual learning and development plans.
• Promoting independence, confidence, and positive engagement.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenges.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Following safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Reliability

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in a welcoming school in Cullompton, Devon, from September 2026. This full-time post offers a long-term contract, with hours 8:45am–3:15pm, term-time only, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide 1:1 or small-group support.

The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing and reliable, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.