Job Description

£80 to £95 Per day

A fantastic school in Plymouth is looking for a SEND teaching assistant to work with students with autism and behavioural difficulties in a primary environment. The role is initially a long-term temporary position with a permanent opportunity available for the right applicant.

The ideal candidate will need to be a kind, caring and patient individual with a positive attitude alongside experience dealing with challenging behaviours. Previous experience in an SEND environment is preferred but care work experience will also be considered.

You will support children through the school’s curriculum with a caring and nurturing approach whilst also building strong relationships with individual students.

To be successful in this role you will need to be/have:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with at least six months experience in UK Schools.

A proactive and child centred approach

Previous SEND experience / care work experience

Consistent and firm approach to challenging behaviour

Ability to transport students in car for offsite activities

Strong Relationship building

In return we offer you:

Opportunity to join an excellent school and become part of a dedicated team

Competitive and tax effective pay.

Wonderful learning facilities

A rewarding role

For more information, please call Alec on (phone number removed) or email your CV to 

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

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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