Immediate Start: Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

• Annual Salary: £100 per day minimum
• Location: Plymouth, Devon
• Job Type: Full-time
• Start Date: ASAP

ACE Schools are recruiting a reliable and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age groups with a range of additional learning and emotional needs. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, as well as those with strong transferable skills who are motivated to work within a specialist and alternative SEND provision.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work closely with teaching and support staff to help pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged in learning throughout the school day.
• Provide support on a one-to-one basis, within small groups, or in alternative learning environments, depending on individual pupil needs.
• The role requires a calm, flexible, and resilient approach, as pupils may present with varying emotional and behavioural needs.
• Travel between sites may be required, therefore access to a car with appropriate business insurance is essential.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient.
• Confident in supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing settings and pupil needs.
• Comfortable working across both primary and secondary age ranges.
• Experience in education, care, or support roles, or can demonstrate relevant transferable skills.
• Access to a car with business insurance is essential.
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates from care, youth work, or similar support backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• A supportive and specialist SEND environment.
• Varied and rewarding work with pupils who require tailored support.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across different settings.

How to Apply:

To apply for this SEND Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

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

£100.00 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