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SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Support

Job details
Posting date: 16 November 2025
Salary: £85 to £95 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 December 2025
Location: Exeter, Devon
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 194649

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Support

Location: Exeter
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Pay Rate: £85 - £95 per day

Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting young people with Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and a range of learning difficulties.

You'll work closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to help students develop confidence, resilience, and a love for learning through both academic and emotional support.

Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs.


Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs.
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Help pupils manage emotions and build resilience through positive engagement.


Help pupils manage emotions and build resilience through positive engagement.
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Assist in delivering tailored intervention programmes and track student progress.


Assist in delivering tailored intervention programmes and track student progress.
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Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure every learner thrives.


Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure every learner thrives.

Requirements
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Experience working with young people in an educational or care setting.


Experience working with young people in an educational or care setting.
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Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills.


Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills.
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A resilient, patient, and proactive approach to supporting others.


A resilient, patient, and proactive approach to supporting others.
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A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).


A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Benefits
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Supportive school environment with opportunities to grow and develop.


Supportive school environment with opportunities to grow and develop.
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Meaningful, hands-on experience in a role where you can truly make a difference.


Meaningful, hands-on experience in a role where you can truly make a difference.
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Competitive daily pay and ongoing professional support.


Competitive daily pay and ongoing professional support.

If you're passionate about helping young people reach their potential and want to play a key role in a supportive secondary setting - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to take the next step in your education career.

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