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Teaching Assistant SEN

United Kingdom, Ivybridge 85.00 - 90.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Join Our Team: Make a Real Difference as a Teaching Assistant. We are a welcoming and ambitious primary school committed to providing an outstanding education for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties, communication and interaction needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. As part of a larger trust, we offer an innovative curriculum tailored to the unique needs of each student. As a Teaching Assistant, you won't just be supporting a teacher-you'll be a key part of our students' success stories. We're looking for someone who is patient, adaptable, and has a deep passion for working with children with complex needs. If you have a minimum of one year of experience in a related role and are eager to join a team that is dedicated to providing excellent education for all children, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibility

  • Planning and delivering engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups, and even whole classes
  • Monitoring and celebrating pupils' progress, and providing valuable feedback to teachers
  • Implementing effective, trauma-informed strategies to support our students and increase their achievement
  • Helping create a positive and nurturing classroom environment where every child feels safe and understood

Requirements

  • minimum of one year of experience in a related role
  • patience
  • adaptability
  • deep passion for working with children with complex needs
  • skilled in consistent and calm behaviour regulation
  • experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

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

What we offer

  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • comprehensive training and mentorship
  • excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • supportive and collaborative team

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