SEN Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Randstad Education |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92.56 - £95 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ivybridge, PL21 1AA |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Plymouth
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Community & Alternative Provision)
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Pay Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Recruitment Agency: Randstad Education
Job Summary
Are you an experienced
SEN Teaching Assistant or
Youth Support Worker looking for a role in
Plymouth?
Randstad Education is recruiting a dedicated
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to support young people re-engaging with education. This unique role blends classroom support with
community-based learning, helping vulnerable students build independence, social skills, and educational confidence outside of a traditional school setting.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Re-Engagement: Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to rebuild confidence and re-enter structured learning environments.
Community-Based Learning: Accompany and guide young people during off-site educational visits, practical life-skills training, and local community projects.
1:1 & Small Group Mentoring: Provide tailored emotional, behavioural, and academic support aligned with individual EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets.
Behaviour Management: Utilise positive reinforcement and calm de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations.
Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, carers, and educational specialists to track and record student progress.
Candidate Requirements
Experience: Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Care Worker, or Youth Worker in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
Skills: Strong passion for supporting young people with SEN, SEMH, autism (ASD), or disaffected behaviours.
Availability: Must be available for full-time work (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday).
Safeguarding: Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Pay: Earn between
£92.56 and £95.00 per day (paid weekly).
Work-Life Balance: Set hours of
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, term-time only.
Professional Support: Dedicated guidance from your Randstad recruitment consultant.
How to Apply
Ready to support young people in Plymouth back into education? Contact Hannah Joyner today to apply for this position.
Email: Send your updated CV to
hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
Phone: Call
01293 527416 to speak with the Randstad team directly.