SEND Teaching Assistant
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SEND Teaching Assistant – Exeter, Devon
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in a range of supportive schools across Exeter and the surrounding areas.
Whether you’re experienced in SEND or looking to start a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £95–£105 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
The Role:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, adapting learning to individual needs
- Assist in delivering EHCPs, IEPs, and behaviour support plans
- Promote inclusion, independence, and positive social interaction
- Support emotional wellbeing, communication, and behaviour regulation
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCo, and wider support staff
We’re Looking For:
- Previous SEND experience (desirable but not essential)
- Transferable experience (e.g. care work, youth work, psychology, family SEND experience)
- A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine desire to learn and develop within education
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:
- Weekly PAYE pay every Friday – no umbrella deductions
- Short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
- Free SEND and safeguarding CPD courses
- A dedicated SEND consultant to support you throughout your placement
- £50 referral bonus for educators you recommend
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Clear pathways into permanent roles
- Competitive pay – we’ll match or beat other agency rates!
- MyTP Work App to manage bookings and your diary easily
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now or send your CV to:
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.
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⭐ Highlight any SEND experience or transferable skills (care work, youth work, psychology) at the top of your CV as the advert specifically mentions these
📊 Quantify your support experience: "Supported 8 pupils with autism, improving engagement by 40%"
🌐 Emphasise your understanding of EHCPs and IEPs if you have experience with these frameworks
🎯 Mention your DBS check status and safeguarding training prominently as these are essential requirements
🤝 Showcase examples of working with teachers and SENCos in collaborative educational settings
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- •Delivered 1:1 SEND support to 12 pupils with autism and ADHD, implementing behaviour support plans that reduced classroom disruptions by 35%
- •Collaborated with SENCos to adapt EHCP targets for 8 children, achieving 90% of individual learning objectives within term deadlines
- •Supported small groups of 4-6 SEND pupils in literacy sessions, improving reading comprehension scores by an average of 2 levels over 6 months
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's SEND Teaching Assistant role in Exeter represents exactly the opportunity I've been seeking to make a meaningful impact in special educational needs support. My experience in behaviour regulation and 1:1 pupil support aligns perfectly with your requirements for EHCP delivery and inclusion strategies.
My background in supporting children with diverse learning needs has equipped me with the patience and adaptability essential for this role. I understand the importance of working collaboratively with teachers and SENCos to create inclusive learning environments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for a pupil with dyslexia?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a child with autism during transitions?
- ›How do you implement behaviour support plans effectively?
- ›What is your understanding of EHCPs and how would you support their delivery?
- ›How would you promote inclusion in a mainstream classroom setting?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to show patience with a challenging situation
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build a relationship with a reluctant child
- ›How do you handle stress when supporting children with complex needs?
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt your approach to meet individual needs
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to support a child's development
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to show patience with a challenging situation
Describe a situation where you had to build a relationship with a reluctant child