Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant - £95 per Day

<p>Job Description</p><br>Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.<br><p>Teaching Assistant</p><ul><li>Annual Salary: From £95 per day</li><li>Location: Plymouth</li><li>Job Type: Temporary (01/06/2026 - 22/07/2026)</li><li>Working Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, Friday until midday</li></ul><p>We are looking for a dedicated and emotionally aware Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with demand avoidance and emotional regulation needs within a primary classroom in Plymouth. This role requires a compassionate individual who can provide consistent, calm, and flexible support, helping the pupil to feel safe, understood, and ready to re-engage with learning at their own pace.</p><p>Day-to-Day of the Role:</p><ul><li>Provide low-demand, non-confrontational support throughout the school day.</li><li>Respond sensitively to fluctuating emotional states and levels of engagement.</li><li>Adapt communication style as needed, using calm reassurance or positive encouragement depending on the situation.</li><li>Support transitions, particularly from preferred or reward-based activities back into learning.</li><li>Use visual supports such as visual timetables to help structure the day.</li><li>Work alongside classroom routines while remaining flexible when strategies are not effective.</li></ul><p>Required Skills & Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Demonstrated ability to remain calm, patient, and emotionally resilient in unpredictable situations.</li><li>Focused on emotional regulation rather than behaviour compliance.</li><li>Experience in, or keen to learn about, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) informed approaches.</li><li>Ability to remain consistent, supportive, and understanding during extended periods of dysregulation.</li><li>Skilled in adapting teaching strategies to meet the needs of pupils without increasing pressure or demands.</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Competitive daily rate starting at £95.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive working environment.</li><li>On-site car parking available.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute significantly to the personal and educational development of pupils.</li></ul><p>How to Apply:</p><p>To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in supporting children with complex emotional needs. xwzovoh Further details about the pupil will be shared with suitable candidates.</p>