SEND Teaching Assistant
Across Devon
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Regular Work
Educare Recruitment is expanding its education team and is looking for passionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Devon.
We have a growing number of opportunities supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within schools and specialist education settings.
If you have experience within education, SEND, learning disabilities, autism, mental health or support work, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, helping them engage with education and achieve their individual goals.
Your role may include:
- Providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
- Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex needs
- Helping pupils engage with classroom activities
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals
- Encouraging independence, confidence and communication
- Providing a safe, supportive and positive learning environment
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in hearing from experienced:
- SEND Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Behaviour Support Workers
- Youth Workers
- Support Workers
- Care Workers with transferable SEND experience
- Residential Children's Workers
Previous school experience is advantageous, but we are also interested in candidates from health and social care backgrounds who have experience supporting children, young people or adults with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour or complex needs.
Drivers Particularly Wanted
Due to the locations of some of the schools and specialist settings we support across Devon, candidates with a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle are particularly encouraged to apply.
What We're Looking For
You should be:
- Reliable and committed
- Patient, compassionate and resilient
- Confident supporting individuals with additional needs
- Able to build positive professional relationships
- Willing to complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks
- Able to provide suitable references and undertake an Enhanced DBS check
Why Join Educare Recruitment?
Educare Recruitment specialises in Education and Healthcare recruitment, giving our candidates access to a growing range of opportunities across the South West.
We offer:
- Regular work opportunities
- Full-time and part-time availability
- 1:1 and classroom-based SEND work
- Opportunities across Cornwall, Plymouth and Devon
- Support from an experienced recruitment team
- Opportunities for candidates from both education and care backgrounds
If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and want regular work within SEND education, apply today.
A member of the Educare Recruitment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss current opportunities.
"Doing recruitment the right way"
SEN Teaching Assistant in Devon employer: Educare Recruitment Careers
At Educare Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion and reliability. Our team in Perranporth is dedicated to providing high-quality care, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth, ensuring that our healthcare workers feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we support.
Contact Details:
Educare Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
