SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (1:1 Support) – Torquay
Start Date: End of April 2025
Contract: Full-Time (Mon–Fri), Temp to Potential Permanent
Location: Torquay, Devon
Salary: £92-£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Torquay seeking a dedicated SEN TA to provide 1:1 support for a child with learning difficulties.

The Role:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday during school hours

• Supporting a primary-aged student on a 1:1 basis

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals

• Creating a positive and nurturing environment tailored to the child’s needs

• Role starts end of April and will continue until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become long-term or permanent for the right person

Requirements:

• Proven experience working within education settings, particularly SEN

• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children and staff

• A patient, calm, and empathetic approach

• Confident supporting children with learning difficulties and additional needs

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through us)

• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE

• Dedicated personal consultant supporting you throughout your placement

• Access to regular CPD and training opportunities

• Mobile app to manage your diary, timesheets and job alerts

• Opportunity to gain permanent employment through schools we partner with

• Recommend a friend bonus scheme

If you are committed to making a positive impact in a child’s educational journey and thrive in a nurturing, supportive school environment, we want to hear from you!

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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