Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant - £95 per Day

Job description

Teaching Assistant

• Annual Salary: From £95 per day
• Location: Plymouth
• Job Type: Temporary (01/06/2026 - 22/07/2026)
• Working Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, Friday until midday

We are looking for a dedicated and emotionally aware Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with demand avoidance and emotional regulation needs within a primary classroom in Plymouth. This role requires a compassionate individual who can provide consistent, calm, and flexible support, helping the pupil to feel safe, understood, and ready to re-engage with learning at their own pace.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide low-demand, non-confrontational support throughout the school day.
• Respond sensitively to fluctuating emotional states and levels of engagement.
• Adapt communication style as needed, using calm reassurance or positive encouragement depending on the situation.
• Support transitions, particularly from preferred or reward-based activities back into learning.
• Use visual supports such as visual timetables to help structure the day.
• Work alongside classroom routines while remaining flexible when strategies are not effective.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, patient, and emotionally resilient in unpredictable situations.
• Focused on emotional regulation rather than behaviour compliance.
• Experience in, or keen to learn about, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) informed approaches.
• Ability to remain consistent, supportive, and understanding during extended periods of dysregulation.
• Skilled in adapting teaching strategies to meet the needs of pupils without increasing pressure or demands.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate starting at £95.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• On-site car parking available.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to the personal and educational development of pupils.

How to Apply:

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in supporting children with complex emotional needs. Further details about the pupil will be shared with suitable candidates.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£95.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English