SEN Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, Devon |
| Cwmni: | senploy |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 182521 |
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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Various locations across Devon & Cornwall
Hours: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, term time only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
About Thrive Recruitment Group:
At Thrive, we specialise in placing dedicated and skilled education professionals into rewarding roles across the South West. We work closely with schools to match candidates with the right settings, providing ongoing support and development opportunities along the way.
The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils to access learning, regulate emotions, and engage positively in the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN, including 1:1 and small group work
Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN, including 1:1 and small group work
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Assist with classroom activities and the delivery of differentiated learning
Assist with classroom activities and the delivery of differentiated learning
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Help implement EHCP targets and behaviour management plans
Help implement EHCP targets and behaviour management plans
-
Monitor and record progress, maintaining accurate and confidential notes
Monitor and record progress, maintaining accurate and confidential notes
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals
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Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all pupils
Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all pupils
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Support pupils with personal care needs when required
Support pupils with personal care needs when required
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, residential, or care settings considered)
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, residential, or care settings considered)
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Strong understanding of a range of SEN, particularly autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Strong understanding of a range of SEN, particularly autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
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Ability to build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils and staff
Ability to build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils and staff
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Emotionally resilient, patient, and calm under pressure
Emotionally resilient, patient, and calm under pressure
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Confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
Confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
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Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
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Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
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Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or equivalent) desirable but not essential
Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or equivalent) desirable but not essential
Why Join Thrive Recruitment Group?
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Competitive weekly pay
Competitive weekly pay
-
Dedicated, personal consultant support
Dedicated, personal consultant support
-
Opportunities for permanent roles after 12-week placements
Opportunities for permanent roles after 12-week placements
-
Access to CPD and training opportunities
Access to CPD and training opportunities
-
Flexible working options across a variety of settings
Flexible working options across a variety of settings
To Apply:
Click "Apply Now" and send your CV.
Location: Various locations across Devon & Cornwall
Hours: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, term time only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary with potential for permanent placement
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
About Thrive Recruitment Group:
At Thrive, we specialise in placing dedicated and skilled education professionals into rewarding roles across the South West. We work closely with schools to match candidates with the right settings, providing ongoing support and development opportunities along the way.
The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
You will work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to provide 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils to access learning, regulate emotions, and engage positively in the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN, including 1:1 and small group work
Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN, including 1:1 and small group work
-
Assist with classroom activities and the delivery of differentiated learning
Assist with classroom activities and the delivery of differentiated learning
-
Help implement EHCP targets and behaviour management plans
Help implement EHCP targets and behaviour management plans
-
Monitor and record progress, maintaining accurate and confidential notes
Monitor and record progress, maintaining accurate and confidential notes
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals
-
Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all pupils
Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all pupils
-
Support pupils with personal care needs when required
Support pupils with personal care needs when required
Requirements:
-
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, residential, or care settings considered)
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, residential, or care settings considered)
-
Strong understanding of a range of SEN, particularly autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Strong understanding of a range of SEN, particularly autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
-
Ability to build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils and staff
Ability to build trusting, consistent relationships with pupils and staff
-
Emotionally resilient, patient, and calm under pressure
Emotionally resilient, patient, and calm under pressure
-
Confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
Confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
-
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
-
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
-
Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or equivalent) desirable but not essential
Relevant qualifications (CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or equivalent) desirable but not essential
Why Join Thrive Recruitment Group?
-
Competitive weekly pay
Competitive weekly pay
-
Dedicated, personal consultant support
Dedicated, personal consultant support
-
Opportunities for permanent roles after 12-week placements
Opportunities for permanent roles after 12-week placements
-
Access to CPD and training opportunities
Access to CPD and training opportunities
-
Flexible working options across a variety of settings
Flexible working options across a variety of settings
To Apply:
Click "Apply Now" and send your CV.