Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

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Job summary

A local educational institution in St Austell is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. You will provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs and collaborate with staff and families. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN and a proactive approach. This role offers a fulfilling experience in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in education, care, or support settings.
• A warm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist in the delivery of engaging, accessible, and inclusive lessons.
• Help create a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Supporting children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathetic approach

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: St Austell
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:30 - 15:30
Pay Rate: £95 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential? We are currently recruiting a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community in St Austell.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a setting that places kindness, respect, and high-quality learning at the heart of everything it does. The school is dedicated to delivering a rich, engaging curriculum where every child is supported to grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. You will work closely with teachers, support staff, and families to ensure each student has the tools and confidence to thrive both in and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs


Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs
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Assist in the delivery of engaging, accessible, and inclusive lessons


Assist in the delivery of engaging, accessible, and inclusive lessons
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Help create a positive, nurturing learning environment


Help create a positive, nurturing learning environment
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Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, personal development, and academic progress


Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, personal development, and academic progress
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Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, and families to tailor support strategies


Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, and families to tailor support strategies

What We're Looking For:
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Previous experience supporting children with SEN (in education, care, or support settings)


Previous experience supporting children with SEN (in education, care, or support settings)
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A warm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young people


A warm, patient, and empathetic approach to working with young people
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Strong communication and teamwork skills


Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A proactive mindset and willingness to adapt to pupils' individual needs


A proactive mindset and willingness to adapt to pupils' individual needs
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A full-time, term-time commitment


A full-time, term-time commitment
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Education-based experience is beneficial, though we warmly welcome candidates from care or support backgrounds


Education-based experience is beneficial, though we warmly welcome candidates from care or support backgrounds

Why Apply?
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A fulfilling role in a nurturing and inclusive school environment


A fulfilling role in a nurturing and inclusive school environment
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The chance to positively impact children's lives every day


The chance to positively impact children's lives every day
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Opportunities to grow and develop within the education sector


Opportunities to grow and develop within the education sector
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Support from a dedicated team and access to continuous professional development


Support from a dedicated team and access to continuous professional development