SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Cornwall, St Austell

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a range of welcoming primary schools across the Truro and St Austell areas. Due to increasing SEND needs within schools, there is strong and ongoing demand for committed, reliable support staff.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and enjoy making a meaningful difference in a school environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils with:

• Autism (ASC)
• Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Speech, language and communication difficulties
• Learning and cognitive needs

Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, depending on the needs of the school and pupils. Your role will be to help pupils access learning, stay regulated and feel supported throughout their school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines and transitions
• Assisting pupils to engage with classroom learning
• Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs
• Creating a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment
• Following safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible work to suit your availability (full-time or part-time)
• Opportunities for short-term and long-term placements
• Access to SEN, behaviour and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of school settings

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people
• Strong understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• An Enhanced Childworkforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two recent professional references equating to at least 24 months

If you are a caring and motivated individual looking for rewarding SEN work in the Truro or St Austell area, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about current opportunities.

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.