Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary with Potential for Long-Term Placement
About Us:
At Teaching Personnel Plymouth, we work closely with SEN secondary schools to provide outstanding support for students with Special Educational Needs. Our goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils in Plymouth. This role requires someone with experience supporting students with SEN and the ability to provide transportation using their own vehicle. Business insurance is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver one-on-one and small group support to SEN students, fostering their academic and personal development.
- Assist teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs.
- Provide reliable transport for students to and from school or external activities using your own vehicle.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitor and document student progress, sharing insights with teaching staff and parents.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a secondary school SEN setting.
- Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
- Business insurance for transporting students (mandatory).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A patient and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviors.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
What We Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay rates.
- Access to high-quality CPD and ongoing training opportunities.
- Dedicated support from your consultant at Teaching Personnel Plymouth.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of SEN students.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting secondary-aged SEN pupils and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter to joshua.brown@teachingpersonnel.com or contact us at 01752 228900.
Teaching Personnel is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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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