Sen Teaching Assistant

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistants – Primary Schools (Plymouth Area)
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Competitive Pay
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Start Date: ASAP and Ongoing

Teaching Personnel are seeking several full-time SEN Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

With an increasing need for additional support in schools, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping pupils with special educational needs to succeed both academically and emotionally.

The Role:

Providing dedicated support to pupils with SEN, either on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
Assisting the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
Helping to maintain a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

About You:

Experience working with children, ideally within an SEN or educational setting
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to adapt to different school settings
Holds an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to apply for one

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay rates
Full-time, term-time only positions
Opportunities for ongoing roles and temp-to-perm placements
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
The chance to gain valuable experience within a variety of local schools
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in education while gaining rewarding, consistent work.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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