Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Cullompton, Devon
Location: Cullompton, Devon
Contract: Full-time, long-term (potential to become permanent)
Pay: £ per hour PAYE / £ per hour Umbrella
Start: ASAP
Prospero Teaching is looking for a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in the Cullompton area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support children with a range of special educational needs in a nurturing, inclusive and forward‑thinking school.
The Role
1. Providing 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, cognition & learning and other SEN needs
2. Supporting pupils with accessing the curriculum and engaging positively in lessons
3. Assisting the class teacher with targeted interventions and differentiated activities
4. Helping maintain a calm, structured and supportive learning environment
5. Encouraging independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
The Ideal Candidate
6. Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, care, residential, or similar settings)
7. Patient, calm, resilient and empathetic
8. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
9. Proactive and adaptable
10. Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer
11. Competitive hourly pay
12. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
13. Free safeguarding and behaviour management training
14. Opportunity to develop your experience within a supportive school
15. Long-term and potential permanent opportunities
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