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SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £19.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 December 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 193482 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - 2:1 Support (Exeter)
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide 2:1 support for a young person in care, based at one of our schools in Exeter.
About the Student
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Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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Learning Level: Working at approximately Key Stage 1-2, though of Key Stage 5 age
Learning Level: Working at approximately Key Stage 1-2, though of Key Stage 5 age
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Needs: Support with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
Needs: Support with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
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Behaviour: May display some complex behaviours, including hitting, throwing, and stripping - a calm, consistent, and understanding approach is essential
Behaviour: May display some complex behaviours, including hitting, throwing, and stripping - a calm, consistent, and understanding approach is essential
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Interests: Enjoys life skills activities such as community trips, shopping, and other practical, real-world experiences
Interests: Enjoys life skills activities such as community trips, shopping, and other practical, real-world experiences
Role Overview
The successful candidate will:
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Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide consistent, structured support
Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide consistent, structured support
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Promote independence and life skills development
Promote independence and life skills development
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Implement positive behaviour support strategies
Implement positive behaviour support strategies
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Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
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Support learning both in school and in community-based settings
Support learning both in school and in community-based settings
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience supporting young people with autism and complex behaviours
Has experience supporting young people with autism and complex behaviours
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Is confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour management techniques
Is confident using de-escalation and positive behaviour management techniques
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Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
Is patient, empathetic, and resilient
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Can build trusting, supportive relationships with young people
Can build trusting, supportive relationships with young people
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Works effectively as part of a wider team
Works effectively as part of a wider team