Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 63876ae2-d8d9-4255-a02b-5de5da815a2c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
The Special Partnership Trust is a unique and ambitious educational trust dedicated solely to Special Educational Needs (SEN). With six schools and four ARBs across the Southwest, we are committed to raising the bar and setting new standards in SEN education. At Castlebridge School, we place our young people at the heart of everything we do—supporting not just academic success, but personal growth, independence, and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils with profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
• Assist in delivering a specialist curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Provide personal care, administer medication, and support therapy delivery.
• Work independently with small groups and contribute to lesson planning.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Always uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths (or working towards)
• Strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
Desirable:
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare/education
• Experience working with SEN pupils
• Training in medical procedures or therapy delivery
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of benefits including:
• 29 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) – pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Professional development and apprenticeship opportunities
• Bike2Work Scheme and discount initiatives
• A collaborative, inclusive, and energetic working environment
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
The Special Partnership Trust is a unique and ambitious educational trust dedicated solely to Special Educational Needs (SEN). With six schools and four ARBs across the Southwest, we are committed to raising the bar and setting new standards in SEN education. At Castlebridge School, we place our young people at the heart of everything we do—supporting not just academic success, but personal growth, independence, and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils with profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
• Assist in delivering a specialist curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Provide personal care, administer medication, and support therapy delivery.
• Work independently with small groups and contribute to lesson planning.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Always uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths (or working towards)
• Strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
Desirable:
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare/education
• Experience working with SEN pupils
• Training in medical procedures or therapy delivery
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of benefits including:
• 29 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) – pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing support
• Professional development and apprenticeship opportunities
• Bike2Work Scheme and discount initiatives
• A collaborative, inclusive, and energetic working environment
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.