Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Okehampton
Location: Okehampton
Salary: Starting from £12.60-£14 per hour
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join a thriving and supportive SEN school in Okehampton as a full-time Teaching Assistant.
Why This Role Is Special
- Explore first: We invite you to visit the school, meet the friendly team, and experience the environment before you decide to join.
- A diverse and meaningful role: The school supports children with needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You’ll play a vital part in helping them achieve their full potential.
- Your pathway to growth: Begin with 12 weeks on a contract with us at Teaching Personnel and, based on your success, transition into a permanent position with the school.
What’s Involved?
- Hours: Full time, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Support students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, providing tailored assistance.
- Work closely with teachers to deliver creative, engaging, and personalised learning activities.
- Help foster confidence, independence, and enthusiasm for learning.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who are:
- Compassionate and energetic: Able to inspire and support children facing learning barriers.
- Experienced or adaptable: Whether you’ve worked in education, care, youth work, or other sectors, we value the skills you bring.
- Committed to growth: New to SEN or a seasoned professional, you’ll have access to training and resources to thrive in this role.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Supportive and inclusive environment: The school fosters a strong team ethos and values every staff member.
- Room to grow: From training opportunities to career progression, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
- Every day is rewarding: Be part of a school that celebrates the progress and successes of its students.
About the School
This welcoming SEN school in Okehampton caters to children with a wide range of needs, including autism, communication challenges, and emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff and students can excel together.
Take the First Step Today
We’d love for you to visit the school, meet the team, and see for yourself how rewarding this role can be.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference. Apply now and start your journey!
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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