Job Description
Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant\n Location: Exeter, Devon\n Salary: £85-£95 per day\n Contract: Permanent\n\nAre you passionate about supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs to reach their full potential?\n\nA specialist SEMH school in Exeter is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Our school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for students who struggle in mainstream education due to challenging behaviours and the effects of trauma.\n\nThe Role:\n\nWork closely with teaching staff to support students in their learning and personal development.\nAssist in delivering small group sessions and one-to-one interventions tailored to individual needs.\nHelp maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.\nFoster strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage progress and engagement.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nPrevious experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH or SEN setting.\nA patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nA genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nBe part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a difference.\nGain valuable experience in a specialist educational setting.\nEnjoy the opportunity to positively impact students’ lives and futures.\n\nApply Now!\n\nThis is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs. If you’re ready to take on this rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nFor more information or to apply, please contact Alec Stott at TeacherActive:\n \n (phone number removed)\n\nJoin us and help empower our students to succeed—apply today!\n\nAll applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.\n\nRegistration 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.\n\nRegular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.\n\nTeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services