SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary Schools)

Are you a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming primary schools in Liskeard and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience across different school settings and year groups while making a real difference to children’s educational journeys.

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, a learning support professional, or someone with relevant childcare or support work experience, we'd love to hear from you.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs. Assignments may vary from school to school, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

You may support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Learning difficulties and additional educational needs
• EHCP-supported interventions

No two days are the same, making this a rewarding and varied role for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and helping children achieve their potential.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Possess knowledge or experience of supporting SEND pupils
• Are patient, nurturing, and adaptable
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Are confident working both one-to-one and within small groups
• Have a positive attitude and a genuine passion for education

Relevant qualifications are welcomed but not essential if you can demonstrate suitable experience and a strong commitment to supporting children.

Supply work offers an excellent work-life balance while allowing you to gain experience in a variety of educational settings.

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Choice of full-time, part-time, short-term, and long-term placements
• Opportunity to work in a variety of local primary schools
• Build valuable experience across different year groups and SEND provisions
• Weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Access to CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
• A fantastic way to develop your career while maintaining flexibility

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings new experiences, and you have the passion to support children with SEND to thrive both academically and personally, we'd love 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.
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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