Job Description
Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
* Annual Salary: £95 per day minimum
* Location: Plymouth, Devon
* Job Type: Full-time
A primary school in Plymouth is actively seeking a caring and committed Primary SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is perfect for individuals with a background in education or those with strong transferable skills who are passionate about working within SEND to make a meaningful impact on children’s learning and wellbeing.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Work closely with class teachers and support staff to help pupils with special educational needs access learning, build confidence, and stay emotionally regulated throughout the school day.
* Provide support on a one-to-one basis, through small group interventions, or as part of wider classroom support.
* Employ a calm, empathetic, and flexible approach, adjusting support in response to individual pupil needs.
* Ensure a nurturing and inclusive school environment that fosters learning and development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Patient, calm, and nurturing approach.
* Confidence in supporting children with SEND.
* Flexibility to respond to varying learning styles and emotional needs.
* Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
* Experience in a school, care, or support setting is advantageous, but not essential. Applicants with relevant transferable skills from backgrounds in care, youth work, or similar supporting roles are also welcome.
Benefits:
* Competitive daily rate of £95 minimum.
* Supportive and inclusive working environment.
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dedicated SEND provision.
* Regular working hours that support work-life balance.
How to apply:
If you are compassionate, reliable, and eager to support children with additional needs, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
Join us at Reed and contribute to a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. We look forward to hearing from you!
This role cannot provide overseas sponsorship.