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SEN Teaching Assistant - PERMANENT

Penzance, Cornwall , United Kingdom

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Penzance Area, Cornwall
Start Date: 3rd September 2025
Salary: £17,910.96 actual (£24,926 FTE)
Contract: Permanent | 30.5 hours/week | Term time only (39 weeks + holiday entitlement)
Closing Date: Thursday 26th June 2025, 11:59 AM
Interview Date: Friday 4th July 2025

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in the Penzance area. The school provides high-quality, inclusive education for pupils aged 3-19 with a range of moderate to complex learning difficulties. This rewarding role will suit someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with a variety of learning needs, including complex physical, medical, and behavioural challenges.
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement personalised learning strategies.
Assist with personal care, therapy support (e.g., physiotherapy, speech and language), and medical needs where required (training will be provided).
Promote independence, communication, and social interaction.
Contribute to classroom preparation, resource development, and the creation of a safe, engaging learning environment.
Requirements:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
A warm, empathetic, and proactive approach to working with vulnerable pupils.
Willingness to undergo relevant training, including safeguarding, TeamTeach, medical, and personal care procedures.
Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths; a relevant childcare or education qualification is an advantage.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Why Apply?

Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive specialist environment.
Access to regular professional development and training.
Make a meaningful impact in pupils’ educational and personal development.
Compliance:
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online background screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2024) guidance.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-84633
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 2

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