Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Primary Teaching Assistant • South West England

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

South West England

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant – PlymouthLocation: Plymouth, DevonPay Rate: £85-£90 per day (dependent on experience)Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time onlyStart Date: Immediate/As soon as possibleWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Primary Teaching Assistant to join our team in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a supportive and inclusive primary school environment.Role and Responsibilities: Provide tailored support to students with SEN, ensuring their individual learning and development needs are met.Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and adapting resources to suit diverse learning styles.Support students with emotional, social, and behavioral needs, fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.Collaborate with teachers, parents, and SEN coordinators to implement effective strategies and interventions.Provide one-to-one or small-group support as required.Assist with personal care needs if necessary. Requirements: Previous experience working with children with SEN in a school or similar setting is highly desirable.A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting young learners.A valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.Business insurance to cover travel to and between school sites, as required.A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. Why Join Us? Competitive daily pay rate of £85-£90, based on experience.The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN.Supportive and welcoming school community with ongoing professional development opportunities. How to Apply: If you are passionate about working with children with SEN and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.