SEND Teaching Assistants

senploy; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Exeter. This role offers flexible supply opportunities ideal for support staff wanting variety and to positively impact primary school pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Responsibilities include providing one-to-one support, assisting teachers with tailored learning, and monitoring pupil progress. Candidates should have previous SEND experience, knowledge of various strategies, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Pay weekly through PAYE

Access to exclusive deals

Comprehensive wellness services

Referral bonus of £100 Amazon voucher

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting.
• Understanding of strategies for various needs like autism and speech difficulties.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist class teacher in tailored learning activities.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Support pupils with personal care needs.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Knowledge of autism and ADHD strategies

Building positive relationships

Patience and empathy

Adaptability

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Flexible supply opportunities available immediately. These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different primary school settings. You’ll be supporting schools in Exeter and the surrounding areas, working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant

• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Support pupils with personal care needs where required
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress and communicate effectively with staff and parents

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with a range of needs (autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties)
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!