Supply SEN Teaching Assistant - Supply Days

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency based in Plymouth is seeking Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs. This role offers flexibility in choosing working days, with responsibilities including assisting with personalized learning, using positive behavior strategies, and fostering supportive relationships in various school environments. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND and demonstrate calmness and compassion in their approach.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Flexibility to work in various school environments.
• Ability to maintain calmness and patience when working with vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in small groups.
• Assist with personalized learning activities set by teachers.
• Use positive behavior strategies to encourage engagement.
• Help pupils with communication and daily routines.
• Adapt to new environments and pupil needs.
• Build professional relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Flexibility

Reliability

Confidence in different school settings

Calmness and patience

Job description

Location: Plymouth & Surrounding Areas
Start: January 2026
Setting: Specialist SEN Schools & Alternative Provisions
Ideal for: Individuals passionate about supporting pupils with SEND on a full-day supply basis

Are you compassionate, adaptable and ready to make a meaningful impact across SEN schools in Plymouth? If so, this supply role could be the perfect fit.

We are seeking committed Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of SEN settings on a full-day basis (8:30am-3:30pm). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants the flexibility to choose the days they work, while still providing meaningful support to pupils with a wide range of additional needs-including Autism, SEMH, ADHD, communication needs, and complex learning difficulties.

You will receive a mix of morning calls, pre-booked placements, and same-day opportunities, depending on your availability.

As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils individually or in small groups

• Assist with personalised learning activities set by teachers or SENCOs

• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation

• Help pupils with communication, social interaction, and daily routines

• Adapt quickly to new school environments and pupil needs

• Build supportive, professional relationships with pupils and staff across multiple schools

Your support will help create safe, structured, and nurturing learning environments-wherever you are placed.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Is flexible, reliable, and confident working in different school settings

• Is calm, patient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners

• Can respond to morning calls and short-notice bookings

• Is able to work full days (8:30am-3:30pm) when accepting placements

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella fees)

• Full-day supply wo