SEN Teaching Assistant

South West/ contract / £85 - 110 per day

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / TA

Location: Plymouth

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £85-£110 per day (Part Time & Full Time Available)

Have you got experience working with SEND / Special Educational Needs & Disabilities?

Are you confident working on a 1:1 / small group basis?

Do you drive & have your own car?

TeacherActive are excited to be recruiting SEND / Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Teaching Assistants / TA's to work within a specialist school for students who struggle to learn within mainstream settings. This role will involve driving responsibilities, working 1:1 or in small groups with students who have behaviours that challenge. You must be resilient, confident & engaging to work with these students to get the best out of them & support them in their educational journey.

This alternative provision is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants / TA's who can help with classroom management, behaviour support, and encourage learning through creative approaches such as Learning Outside The Classroom / LOTC.

The successful Teaching Assistant / TA will have:

  • Experience in an education / tutoring / health & social care environment
  • A valid driving license & their own car
  • Knowledge of SEND, including ASD / SEMH / PMLD / MLD

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
  • Market leading rates of pay
  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL : [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER : 01392 693 313

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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