Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Full‑Time – Plymouth – Sep Start

About the role

This temporary full‑time position offers graduates and career‑switchers a hands‑on experience in a secondary school setting. You will support teachers and students, gaining valuable classroom insight before embarking on teacher training.

Key responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils.
• Encourage student engagement and promote positive behaviour.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive and well‑managed learning environment.

Required profile

• A degree or working towards one is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for education and helping young people succeed.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Reliability and commitment to work Monday‑Friday during term time.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (assistance provided).

Required skills

• Good communication.
• Positive attitude.
• Reliability.

What we offer

• Competitive rate of £15 per hour, paid weekly.
• Term‑time hours for a balanced work‑life schedule.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and build a teaching career pathway.