SEN Teaching Assistant – Torquay Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEN school in Torquay on a full-time basis. About the Role: Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Torquay Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary with the possibility of a permanent opportunity You will be supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs on both a 1:1 basis and within small groups, helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment with a strong focus on tailored, pupil-centred support. Key Requirements: Experience working in a school setting is essential Previous SEN experience (preferred but not essential) A calm, patient, and empathetic approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Why work through Teaching Personnel? Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly Access to your own online portal to manage timesheets and your availability CPD Academy – ongoing training opportunities including Team Teach, Safeguarding, Autism Awareness and more Dedicated consultant providing personalised support and guidance Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of settings Potential for long-term and permanent placements If you are ready to make a real impact and start a rewarding role in SEN education, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel’s Devon SEN team for more information All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.