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Special Needs Teaching Assistant, SEMH Specialism
Dawlish, Devon
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Salary
- £85 - 95 - Day
- Recruiter
- TeacherActive
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Advertisement: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: Dawlish, United Kingdom
Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £85 to £95 per day
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working with primary age children, particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to work with a primary age child with SEMH in Dawlish. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support a child in their educational journey and make a real difference in their life.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to a primary age child with SEMH needs
- Assist in implementing tailored educational plans and strategies to support the child's learning and development
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Promote the child's social and emotional well-being
- Collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the child's needs are met
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with SEMH needs is highly desirable
- Relevant qualifications or training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) support is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
- Ability to adapt to the individual needs and learning styles of the child
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate: £85 to £95 per day
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic about supporting children with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you! To apply, please contact Alec Stott at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
Join our team and help shape a brighter future for children with Special Educational Needs!
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
Ad ID: 5417156213
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