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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job in West Alvington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 100 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 100.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: West Alvington

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Opportunity:
Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Barnstaple

Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs succeed? Do you want to play an important role in their educational journey? We have an exciting opportunity for you at a school in Barnstaple!

Position
:
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Location
:
Barnstaple
Salary
: £90 to £100 per day
Job Type
:
Full-time

Responsibilities
  • Provide dedicated support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom.
  • Work alongside the teacher to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Assist with students’ academic, social, and emotional development, ensuring each child can reach their potential.
  • Develop supportive relationships with students, helping build their confidence and independence.
  • Provide assistance with any personal or medical care needs, when required.
Requirements
  • A compassionate, patient, and supportive approach to working with children.
  • Experience with SEN students is desirable but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
  • A flexible and proactive attitude to adapt to students’ needs.
What We Offer
  • A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
  • Competitive daily pay of £90 - £100.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you’re ready to make a difference and support students with special needs, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to start a fulfilling career in special education in Barnstaple!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Register with Teacher Active or learn more about our services.

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