SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £115 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Brixham, Devon |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 194202 |
Summary
Our client, a respected educational institution in Brixham, Devon, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing individualised support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring they have equal opportunities to thrive academically and socially. This position offers a competitive salary range of £105 to £115 per day, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The ideal candidate will possess a genuine passion for working with children and young people with diverse learning needs, coupled with a strong understanding of SEN best practices. They will collaborate closely with the SEN Coordinator (SENCo) and other teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans that cater to each student's unique requirements. The SEN Teaching Assistant will be responsible for adapting lesson materials, providing one-on-one support during class activities, and facilitating small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives.
To excel in this role, the successful applicant should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will regularly liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support. They should be patient, empathetic, and skilled at building positive relationships with students who may face challenges in their learning journey. The ability to maintain accurate records, track student progress, and contribute to relevant meetings and discussions is also essential.
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. The SEN Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in promoting a culture of respect, tolerance, and understanding within the school community. They will be expected to attend regular training and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of the latest SEN strategies and interventions, ensuring they can provide the highest quality support to their students.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field, with a preference for those with specific training in SEN support. Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning difficulties, is highly desirable. Proficiency in using assistive technologies and educational software is also advantageous.
This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. Our client is dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative working environment, where staff are valued for their contributions and encouraged to develop their skills and expertise.
If you are a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual with a strong commitment to inclusive education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our client's team in Brixham, Devon, and help shape the future of young people with special educational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the SENCo and teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans
- Adapt lesson materials and provide one-on-one support during class activities
- Facilitate small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives
- Regularly liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support
- Maintain accurate records and track student progress
- Contribute to relevant meetings and discussions
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using assistive technologies and educational software
- Strong understanding of SEN best practices
The ideal candidate will possess a genuine passion for working with children and young people with diverse learning needs, coupled with a strong understanding of SEN best practices. They will collaborate closely with the SEN Coordinator (SENCo) and other teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans that cater to each student's unique requirements. The SEN Teaching Assistant will be responsible for adapting lesson materials, providing one-on-one support during class activities, and facilitating small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives.
To excel in this role, the successful applicant should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they will regularly liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support. They should be patient, empathetic, and skilled at building positive relationships with students who may face challenges in their learning journey. The ability to maintain accurate records, track student progress, and contribute to relevant meetings and discussions is also essential.
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. The SEN Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in promoting a culture of respect, tolerance, and understanding within the school community. They will be expected to attend regular training and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of the latest SEN strategies and interventions, ensuring they can provide the highest quality support to their students.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field, with a preference for those with specific training in SEN support. Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or learning difficulties, is highly desirable. Proficiency in using assistive technologies and educational software is also advantageous.
This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. Our client is dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative working environment, where staff are valued for their contributions and encouraged to develop their skills and expertise.
If you are a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual with a strong commitment to inclusive education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join our client's team in Brixham, Devon, and help shape the future of young people with special educational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the SENCo and teaching staff to develop and implement personalised learning plans
- Adapt lesson materials and provide one-on-one support during class activities
- Facilitate small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives
- Regularly liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to student support
- Maintain accurate records and track student progress
- Contribute to relevant meetings and discussions
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant qualification in education, childcare, or a related field
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using assistive technologies and educational software
- Strong understanding of SEN best practices