Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to thrive? Teaching Personnel are looking for a compassionate and reliable SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide outreach support to students across Plymouth. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working 1:1, is confident travelling between sites and wants to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
About the role:
Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with SEN, often outside of mainstream school settings.
Build positive relationships and act as a role model to encourage engagement in learning.
Support with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and learning development.
Liaise with schools, families, and other professionals to ensure continuity of support.
Flexible timetable with a focus on student-centred learning.
Why join us?
Rewarding opportunity to help young people achieve outside of a mainstream classroom.
Training and CPD available, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
Weekly pay, paid via PAYE (no umbrella costs).
Dedicated consultant support and ongoing opportunities.
Requirements:
Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
Must hold business insurance for travel to and from outreach locations.
Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (professional or personal).
Ability to work independently and adapt support to individual needs.
Strong communication and empathy skills.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Plymouth and surrounding areas
Salary: £90–£95 per day (depending on experience)
This is a full-time role with multiple vacancies available. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and support young people in Plymouth, apply today to join Teaching Personnel as an SEN Outreach Learning Support Assistant.
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.
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