SEN and 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Flexible Work | Full‑Time & Part‑Time Opportunities Available 

Daily Pay rates of £14.25 p/h

Do you thrive when working 1:1 with a child who needs consistency, patience and understanding?
Are you calm under pressure, resilient with behaviour, and passionate about helping pupils succeed despite additional challenges?

Teaching Personnel are urgently expanding our SEN & 1:1 Support Team to meet growing demand across primary schools and Alternative Provisions in Mid Cornwall. This is our highest‑need area, with consistent, ongoing bookings for the right people.

Primary schools and Alternative Provisions are increasingly seeking specialist support due to:

• Rising EHCPs and SEND diagnoses
• Pupils with complex needs remaining in mainstream settings
• Children requiring dedicated 1:1 support to access learning
• Gaps when permanent SEN TAs leave mid‑year

Schools are not looking for "general classroom support", they are looking for reliable, emotionally intelligent adults who can form strong, trusting relationships.

You may be supporting pupils with needs such as:

• Autism (ASC)
• SEMH and regulation challenges
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Learning and cognitive difficulties

Your role could include:

• Providing 1:1 or small‑group SEN support
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines and transitions
• Adapting activities so pupils can access learning
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
• Maintaining a calm, consistent and nurturing environment

Some days will be challenging - but the impact you make is huge.

This role is ideal for people with experience in:

• SEN Teaching Assistant roles (Level 2 / Level 3)
• Support work or care settings
• Youth work, mentoring or behaviour support

You'll succeed in this role if you are:

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Confident supporting behaviour and regulation
• Comfortable working 1:1 for extended periods
• Reliable, consistent and professional
• Genuinely motivated by helping children overcome barriers

Experience matters  but mindset matters much more.

We know SEN work is demanding, so we support our educators properly.

• Competitive weekly pay 
• Flexible working to suit your life
• Long‑term opportunities with consistent schools
• A dedicated local consultant (me!)
  
• Free CPD: SEN strategies, behaviour, safeguarding & more
• Clear communication, honest expectations and ongoing check‑ins

We don't just place you, we build long‑term relationships.

Regular SEN demand across:

• Bodmin
• St Austell
• Truro
• Redruth
• Falmouth
• Surrounding Mid‑Cornwall areas

Local candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

If you're a calm, resilient, caring professional ready to make a genuine difference in a child's daily school experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential, no‑pressure conversation about SEN opportunities available.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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