SEN - Teaching Assistant

Job description

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Teaching Assistant to join a school on a temporary to permanent basis. This role involves supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally, helping them to access learning and feel secure within the school environment.

The successful candidate will assist teaching staff across the classroom and contribute to creating a positive and structured learning experience for all pupils.

Main Duties

• Support pupils during lessons, activities and transitions
• Work with small groups or individual pupils as directed
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional wellbeing
• Encourage engagement, independence and confidence in learning
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times

Essential Qualities

• A calm, friendly and dependable manner
• Willingness to support pupils with a range of needs
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Experience working with children or young people is beneficial but not required as training and support will be provided.

Position Details

• Temporary contract with the potential for a permanent role
• Term-time only, full-time hours
• Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks

Safeguarding Statement

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to relevant safeguarding checks and suitable references.

This role is unable to provide overseas sponsorship.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£95.00 Per Hour

Published at

11-05-2026

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