Job Description

Dawlish TA / Teaching Assistant - Communication

Start date; Immediate

Do you enjoy supporting and developing children?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and supportive specialist school?

A talented Teaching Assistant who is able to use Makaton and / or PECS effectively is required in a Dawlish based SEND School for children and young people with communication difficulties, Moderate Learning Difficulties / MLD and Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD.

The post will be working closely with a small group of children and often on a 1:1 basis for children who need extra support in an Early Years Foundation Stage class, supporting with early learning, communication and social development. This will involve assisting with work set by the class teacher and working as part of a team, with other assistants in the class to support one another.

To become part of this team you will be:

An experienced TA or LSA with SEND experience and Makaton or PECS

A warm and caring individual who truly puts the children first

Able to provide support to children with varying challenges

Used to providing personal care and support

A lovely individual with a sunny disposition and a friendly smile

Able to work as part of a team

As a SEND TA / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:

Competitive rates of pay

Support from a dedicated team of consultants

An excellent referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

Access to a range of unique positions in our schools

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance.

If you are interested in a role as an SEND TA / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant, please contact 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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services