SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

• Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 (Monday to Friday)

• Contract: Term-Time Only

• Salary: Competitive hourly/daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming school community in Newton Abbot.

This is a rewarding, term-time-only role, perfect for anyone looking to make a genuine difference in children's education while maintaining a fantastic work-life balance.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to provide tailored support for pupils with a variety of Special Educational Needs (which may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language difficulties).

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support to ensure pupils can access the curriculum.

• Assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Managing challenging behaviour with patience, empathy, and positive reinforcement.

• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and external specialists.

• Previous experience working with SEN children is essential (within a school, care, or youth work setting).

• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach to learning.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to adapt quickly to the varying needs of the pupils.

• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

If you have the experience and the passion for this role, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please contact Hannah Joyner:

• Email: [email removed]

• Call: [phone removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school,college,university