Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6df21ad8-4cf5-49f5-83d4-9fcc14d76699 |
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.
Please note that this job does require driving so a full UK drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
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
• Full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
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
Further details about the role
How to Apply:
We ask that you complete an Application Form that can be found on Castlebridge School Website (www.castlebridge.org.uk) under the Vacancies tab.
Completed applications should be returned to Steph Chapman (schapman@castlebridge.org.uk) before the end of the day on Sunday 23rd November. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore must close the vacancy prior to the closing date to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please contact Bridget Williams (Head of Provision) – brwilliams@castlebridge.org.uk
We are now able to offer school tours, if you would like to come see our site please either ring our reception number or email enquiries@castlebridge.org.uk to arrange this.
Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust and an application pack.
The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and DBS checks.
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.
Please note that this job does require driving so a full UK drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
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
• Full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
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
Further details about the role
How to Apply:
We ask that you complete an Application Form that can be found on Castlebridge School Website (www.castlebridge.org.uk) under the Vacancies tab.
Completed applications should be returned to Steph Chapman (schapman@castlebridge.org.uk) before the end of the day on Sunday 23rd November. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore must close the vacancy prior to the closing date to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please contact Bridget Williams (Head of Provision) – brwilliams@castlebridge.org.uk
We are now able to offer school tours, if you would like to come see our site please either ring our reception number or email enquiries@castlebridge.org.uk to arrange this.
Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust and an application pack.
The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions will be subject to five years of satisfactory references and DBS checks.
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.