SEN Teaching Assistants Required - Barnstaple

SEN Teaching Assistant Roles in Barnstaple

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, join Teaching Personnel as an SEN Teaching Assistant for exciting opportunities across SEN schools in Barnstaple!

About Our Partner Schools
Our partner schools in Barnstaple and surrounding areas are committed to providing outstanding education and care for pupils with a range of special educational needs. Educators in these schools work with children who may have:

• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs)
• ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)
• Complex Physical and Cognitive Needs

These schools offer a supportive and welcoming environment, equipped with modern facilities, to help both staff and students succeed.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP – Immediate starts available to suit your schedule.
• Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm – Start with a temporary contract and transition into a permanent position based on performance.
• Pay: £85-£95 per day – Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering outstanding support and career opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver individualized learning plans.
• Foster a safe and nurturing environment to support pupils’ emotional and social development.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the holistic needs of students.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for supporting children and young people with SEN.
• Experience in education or care settings (an advantage but not essential).
• Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay and opportunities for permanent positions.
• Access to free and subsidized professional development courses.
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to work in supportive and forward-thinking schools.
• Full pension scheme and weekly pay every Friday via BACS – no umbrella company deductions!

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to start an incredibly rewarding role in SEN education, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact us today:
01392 920363
jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com

Take the first step in your SEN career – apply now and make a difference in Barnstaple!

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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