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Sen teaching assistant

United Kingdom, Saltash Employment contract 93.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant - Day-to-Day Supply. Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support). Location: Plymouth, Devon (and surrounding areas). Salary/Rate: £85 - £100 per day (Depending on experience). Job Type: Temporary, Part-time, Ad-hoc, Day-to-Day Supply. Sector: Primary Education. Are you an empathetic, adaptable, and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant looking for flexible supply work? Randstad Education is seeking reliable supply Teaching Assistants to provide focused, 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs across welcoming mainstream primary schools in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact on a child's day, offering the total flexibility of day-to-day work without the demand of long-term planning or marking.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide tailored 1:1 support to specific pupils during lessons, breaks, and transition periods
  • Adapt classroom activities on the spot to suit the pupil's specific learning, communication, or behavioural needs
  • Assist with emotional regulation and help the pupil navigate social situations in a mainstream environment
  • Maintain strong communication with the classroom teacher to provide feedback on the pupil's progress
  • Uphold school policies regarding safeguarding, inclusion, and behaviour management

Requirements

  • Experience: Previous experience working 1:1 or in small groups with primary-aged children with SEN (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD, ADHD, Speech and Language difficulties, or SEMH)
  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently step into new classrooms, and build quick rapport with pupils
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
  • Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in supporting teaching and learning (Level 2/3 NVQ) or special educational needs are desirable, but relevant experience is highly valued
  • Compliance: Must possess an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or be willing to process a new one through Randstad)

Nice to have

  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • speech and language therapy experience
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • manual handling
  • restraint training
  • background in youth work
  • de-escalation techniques
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • marking

What we offer

  • Flexibility: Choose the days you want to work to fit around your personal schedule
  • Competitive Daily Rates: High daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
  • Variety of Experience: Gain invaluable experience across different mainstream primary schools and age groups in the Plymouth area
  • Dedicated Consultant: Support from a specialised education recruitment team
  • Referral Bonus
  • Training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
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