SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Long Term Teachers is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for one of the special educational needs school we work closely with in Newton Abbot.

The School is passionate about providing it's students with the right support, care and educational framework to enable them to flourish. They're proud to be a trauma informed school, training staff to support vulnerable children through therapeutic conversations, and working with parents to support mentally healthy cultures.

Position:SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Exeter, Devon
Contract: Full-time

Requirements:

• Experience working with students with SEN
• Understanding of different SEN needs and strategies for support
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and other support staff

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour plans
• Support students with their academic, social, and emotional development
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to meet the individual needs of students

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with SEN

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above we also offer:

• Guaranteed Pay Plans
• Agency Worker Regulations
• Interview preparation advice and support
• Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
• 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
• Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay