SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Barnstaple, Devon 

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, patient, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist SEND school in North Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex learning needs, helping them develop academically, socially, emotionally, and in their independence.

Whether you have previous SEND experience or are looking to start a rewarding career in specialist education, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £95–£105 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

The Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs
• Support pupils with complex learning and communication needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and personalised learning activities
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, communication, and social development
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive relationships
• Support the implementation of EHCPs and individual support plans
• Use a patient and consistent approach to help pupils access learning
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, therapists, and other professionals
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with developing essential life skills and independence

We’re Looking For:

• Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience working with children, young people, care, support work, or other transferable backgrounds
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive when supporting challenging situations
• A genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of children and young people
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills within a specialist SEND environment

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
• Free SEND and safeguarding CPD courses
• A dedicated SEND consultant to support you throughout your placement
• £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Clear pathways into permanent roles
• Competitive pay – we’ll match or beat other agency rates!
• MyTP Work App to manage bookings and your diary easily

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now or send your CV to:

01392 920363

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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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