SEND Teaching Assistant

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant - ASAP Start
SEND Teaching Assistant | Tiverton, Devon

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Tiverton is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference in students’ lives.

Job Details:

Start Date:

6th February 2026
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent

Hours:

8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Pay: £90.00 - £100.00 per day (based on experience)

Employer:

Teaching Personnel – The UK's leading education recruitment agency
About our Partner School:

Teaching Personnel’s partner school in Tiverton provides specialist education for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and other learning difficulties. With a trauma-informed approach, the school offers a safe and structured environment where students receive tailored support to help them achieve academic and personal success.

What We’re Looking For:

Passion for working with SEN students
Experience in education or care (preferred but not essential)
Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
A proactive and adaptable approach to learning support
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Competitive pay & pathways to permanent roles
Free & subsidised professional development courses
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Full pension scheme & weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions!

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students with SEND, apply today through Teaching Personnel!

For more details or to submit your application, contact us:

(phone number removed)

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.

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