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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
| Posting date: | 17 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £110 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 November 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 191993 |
Summary
Graduate Primary School Teaching Assistant - Full-Time (Exeter)
Employer: Velox Social Care & Education
Location: Exeter
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Full-Time, Part Time, Long-Term (Minimum 1 Academic Year)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
About the Role
Are you a graduate looking to start a rewarding career in primary education?
Do you have experience working with children or young people, or a passion for supporting those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Velox Social Care & Education are working with several primary schools across Basingstoke that are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate classroom assistants. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on school experience - ideal for those considering teaching, educational psychology, or SEND support as a future career.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Hold a degree (preferably in Maths, English, Science, Psychology, Education, Drama or Performing Arts - though all disciplines are welcome).
Hold a degree (preferably in Maths, English, Science, Psychology, Education, Drama or Performing Arts - though all disciplines are welcome).
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Have some experience working with children or young people (e.g. youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, or volunteering).
Have some experience working with children or young people (e.g. youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, or volunteering).
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Be positive, friendly, confident, and resilient, with a calm approach under pressure.
Be positive, friendly, confident, and resilient, with a calm approach under pressure.
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Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's learning and development.
Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's learning and development.
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Be available full-time, Monday to Friday, for at least one academic year.
Be available full-time, Monday to Friday, for at least one academic year.
What's in It for You?
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Gain first-hand classroom experience and enhance your CV.
Gain first-hand classroom experience and enhance your CV.
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Earn while you learn in a supportive school environment.
Earn while you learn in a supportive school environment.
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Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced education professionals.
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced education professionals.
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Make a real difference in children's lives and help them reach their full potential.
Make a real difference in children's lives and help them reach their full potential.
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Access training and professional development opportunities during holidays and half-terms.
Access training and professional development opportunities during holidays and half-terms.
Salary and Progression
Starting pay for entry-level Teaching Assistants ranges from £90-£110 per day, with potential to increase as you gain more experience within the school setting.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a short cover note outlining your skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.
At Velox Social Care & Education, we specialise in long-term and permanent placements, so please only apply if you can commit to a minimum of one academic year.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you start your career in education!
Employer: Velox Social Care & Education
Location: Exeter
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Full-Time, Part Time, Long-Term (Minimum 1 Academic Year)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90-£110 per day (depending on experience)
About the Role
Are you a graduate looking to start a rewarding career in primary education?
Do you have experience working with children or young people, or a passion for supporting those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Velox Social Care & Education are working with several primary schools across Basingstoke that are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate classroom assistants. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on school experience - ideal for those considering teaching, educational psychology, or SEND support as a future career.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-
Hold a degree (preferably in Maths, English, Science, Psychology, Education, Drama or Performing Arts - though all disciplines are welcome).
Hold a degree (preferably in Maths, English, Science, Psychology, Education, Drama or Performing Arts - though all disciplines are welcome).
-
Have some experience working with children or young people (e.g. youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, or volunteering).
Have some experience working with children or young people (e.g. youth work, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, or volunteering).
-
Be positive, friendly, confident, and resilient, with a calm approach under pressure.
Be positive, friendly, confident, and resilient, with a calm approach under pressure.
-
Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's learning and development.
Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's learning and development.
-
Be available full-time, Monday to Friday, for at least one academic year.
Be available full-time, Monday to Friday, for at least one academic year.
What's in It for You?
-
Gain first-hand classroom experience and enhance your CV.
Gain first-hand classroom experience and enhance your CV.
-
Earn while you learn in a supportive school environment.
Earn while you learn in a supportive school environment.
-
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced education professionals.
Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced education professionals.
-
Make a real difference in children's lives and help them reach their full potential.
Make a real difference in children's lives and help them reach their full potential.
-
Access training and professional development opportunities during holidays and half-terms.
Access training and professional development opportunities during holidays and half-terms.
Salary and Progression
Starting pay for entry-level Teaching Assistants ranges from £90-£110 per day, with potential to increase as you gain more experience within the school setting.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a short cover note outlining your skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.
At Velox Social Care & Education, we specialise in long-term and permanent placements, so please only apply if you can commit to a minimum of one academic year.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you start your career in education!