Send Teaching Assistant - Exmouth Area

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with SEND?

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Exmouth who are looking for a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for full-time, consistent work and wants to become an important part of a school community. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils, work closely with experienced teaching staff and make a genuine difference to children's progress, confidence and independence.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to feel confident, included and able to access their education.

You may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, working with small groups or providing support within the wider classroom, depending on the needs of the pupils.

The school is looking for someone who can bring experience, patience and confidence to the role and who understands that effective SEND support is about much more than simply helping a child complete their work.

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Exmouth, Devon
Start Date: October 2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:15pm
Role Type: Full-Time
Contract: Long-Term
Hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Working Pattern: Term Time Only

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing consistent 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage positively with their learning
• Building trusting and supportive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with communication, social, emotional and learning needs
• Encouraging independence and helping pupils develop confidence in their abilities
• Supporting pupils who may require additional help with emotional regulation or behaviour
• Following individual support and learning plans
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Adapting your approach to meet individual pupils' needs
• Providing reassurance and consistency throughout the school day
• Helping create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education setting
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• The confidence to manage challenging situations positively
• The ability to adapt your approach to individual pupils
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine commitment to helping children become more independent
• The ability to work closely with teachers and other professionals
• A reliable, professional and proactive attitude
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and takes pride in seeing the small steps of progress that can make a big difference.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As a Teaching Personnel educator, you’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay every Friday
• A dedicated local consultant who understands the Devon education market
• Access to a wide range of local primary school opportunities
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
• Access to professional development and SEND-focused training
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• MyTP App to manage bookings and availability
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

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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