SEND Teaching Assistants
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £82.50 to £90 per day |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 202893 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant
Flexible Supply Opportunities | Immediate Start
Location: Exeter and surrounding areas
We are currently offering flexible supply opportunities for SEND Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs. These roles are ideal for experienced support staff looking to make a positive impact across a range of primary school settings in Exeter and the surrounding areas.
You will work with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their learning, wellbeing, and inclusion within the classroom.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' individual learning journeys and helping them to access education in a positive and inclusive environment. Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
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Assisting class teachers with the delivery of adapted learning activities
Assisting class teachers with the delivery of adapted learning activities
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Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
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Supporting pupils with personal care needs where required
Supporting pupils with personal care needs where required
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Promoting a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
Promoting a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
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Monitoring pupil progress and communicating effectively with school staff and parents
Monitoring pupil progress and communicating effectively with school staff and parents
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
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Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
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Knowledge of strategies to support a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
Knowledge of strategies to support a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
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The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
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A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
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A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
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A willingness to engage in relevant training and professional development
A willingness to engage in relevant training and professional development
With over 20 years of experience in education recruitment, we are a trusted partner to schools and educators across the UK, including North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon, and Greater Manchester.
We work exclusively with schools and academies and offer local support through our branches in Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth. Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and professional practice.
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Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella or self-employed arrangements)
Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella or self-employed arrangements)
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Pay rates dependent on experience
Pay rates dependent on experience
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Access to exclusive staff benefits, including high street discounts, travel offers, gym memberships, and more
Access to exclusive staff benefits, including high street discounts, travel offers, gym memberships, and more
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A comprehensive wellbeing portal supporting both physical and emotional health
A comprehensive wellbeing portal supporting both physical and emotional health
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Ongoing professional support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing professional support from a dedicated consultant
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A referral scheme offering a £100 Amazon voucher and the chance to win a holiday worth up to £1,000
A referral scheme offering a £100 Amazon voucher and the chance to win a holiday worth up to £1,000
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service or willingness to obtain one).
If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible, rewarding supply work in supportive primary school settings, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more about current opportunities.
Flexible Supply Opportunities | Immediate Start
Location: Exeter and surrounding areas
We are currently offering flexible supply opportunities for SEND Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs. These roles are ideal for experienced support staff looking to make a positive impact across a range of primary school settings in Exeter and the surrounding areas.
You will work with pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their learning, wellbeing, and inclusion within the classroom.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' individual learning journeys and helping them to access education in a positive and inclusive environment. Your responsibilities will include:
-
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
-
Assisting class teachers with the delivery of adapted learning activities
Assisting class teachers with the delivery of adapted learning activities
-
Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
-
Supporting pupils with personal care needs where required
Supporting pupils with personal care needs where required
-
Promoting a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
Promoting a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
-
Monitoring pupil progress and communicating effectively with school staff and parents
Monitoring pupil progress and communicating effectively with school staff and parents
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
-
Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND in a primary school setting
-
Knowledge of strategies to support a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
Knowledge of strategies to support a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
-
The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
-
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
-
A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
-
A willingness to engage in relevant training and professional development
A willingness to engage in relevant training and professional development
With over 20 years of experience in education recruitment, we are a trusted partner to schools and educators across the UK, including North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon, and Greater Manchester.
We work exclusively with schools and academies and offer local support through our branches in Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth. Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance, and professional practice.
-
Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella or self-employed arrangements)
Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella or self-employed arrangements)
-
Pay rates dependent on experience
Pay rates dependent on experience
-
Access to exclusive staff benefits, including high street discounts, travel offers, gym memberships, and more
Access to exclusive staff benefits, including high street discounts, travel offers, gym memberships, and more
-
A comprehensive wellbeing portal supporting both physical and emotional health
A comprehensive wellbeing portal supporting both physical and emotional health
-
Ongoing professional support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing professional support from a dedicated consultant
-
A referral scheme offering a £100 Amazon voucher and the chance to win a holiday worth up to £1,000
A referral scheme offering a £100 Amazon voucher and the chance to win a holiday worth up to £1,000
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service or willingness to obtain one).
If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible, rewarding supply work in supportive primary school settings, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more about current opportunities.