SEN Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Adapt quickly to daily school routines and follow individual learning plans.
- De-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour management techniques.
- Assist class teachers in fostering an inclusive, safe, and encouraging learning environment.
- Help students build confidence, emotional resilience, and independence.
What they're looking for
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, or community settings).
- Strong communication skills, patience, and a calm demeanour.
- Adaptable mindset suited for day-to-day, short-term assignments.
- An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Right to work in the UK.
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Full description from employer
Are you an adaptable, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant looking for flexible, day-to-day cover work? We are seeking dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to join local schools across the Totnes area starting this September. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain varied experience across different classrooms while supporting children with diverse needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
Role Details- Location: Totnes, Devon
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
- Pay: £92.56 - £95.00 per day
- Start Date: September 2026 (New Academic Year)
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Adapt quickly to daily school routines and follow individual learning plans.
- De-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour management techniques.
- Assist class teachers in fostering an inclusive, safe, and encouraging learning environment.
- Help students build confidence, emotional resilience, and independence.
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, or community settings).
- Strong communication skills, patience, and a calm demeanour.
- Adaptable mindset suited for day-to-day, short-term assignments.
- An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Right to work in the UK.
If you are ready to make a difference in local classrooms, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk or call 01293 527416 for more infomation.
experience
Non Teaching
skills
ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience
qualifications
CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4
education
high school,college,university
Company
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