Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Clyst St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming independent school in Exeter is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs. This full-time role involves working closely with students aged 7-16 to facilitate their emotional and academic development. The roles offer opportunities for long-term employment and ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH or ASC.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and small groups with learning and regulation.
• Create a positive environment to support emotional and academic growth.
• Encourage independence and confidence in all learners.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant training or qualifications

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant Exeter
Location: Exeter
Salary: £100 - £110 per day
Contract: Full-Time Temp-to-Perm
Contact: Alec Stott (url removed) (phone number removed)

Are you passionate about helping young people who need a more tailored, therapeutic approach to education?

A welcoming and inclusive independent school in Exeter is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with children and young people aged 7 16 who have a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

The school environment:
The setting provides a supportive, student-focused approach, designed to help learners re-engage with education in a safe and nurturing environment. Staff work as a close-knit team, using consistent routines, relational practice, and trauma-informed strategies to build trust and promote progress.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting individual students and small groups with learning, regulation, and social development

• Creating a positive, structured environment to support emotional and academic growth

• Working closely with teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning plans

• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in all learners

• Being a reliable, calming presence in the lives of students who need it most

We re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH or ASC

• Is calm, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference

• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively

• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

• Holds relevant training or qualifications (desirable but not essential)

What s in it for you?

• A competitive daily rate of £100 £110

• Opportunity for long-term work and potential permanent placement

• A supportive team and ongoing CPD opportunities

• A genuinely rewarding role where you can have a real impact

Interested? Let s talk.
Alec Stott (url removed)
(phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.