SEND Teaching Assistant: Growth, Training & Benefits

Special Partnership Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements and-penson

Health/wellbeing tools

Training & development

Career pathways and opportunities to

Job summary

Special Partnership Trust’s Orchard Manor School in Dawlish is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3-19 with autism, communication and interaction needs in a residential specialist setting.

You will work closely with Teachers and professionals to foster learning, wellbeing and independence, building confidence and communication in a nurturing, inclusive environment with strong team support.

Qualifications

• We are looking for people who bring warmth, patience, positivity and a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• An experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding specialist setting.
• Someone interested in developing a career in education or SEND.
• Individuals with transferable care or support experience who are passionate about helping young people thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, communication and social development.
• Build positive and nurturing relationships with pupils.
• Work with small groups or individual pupils under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Help create engaging, structured and positive learning experiences.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care and medical needs where required and training has been provided.
• Deliver interventions and therapeutic programmes under guidance.
• Work collaboratively with Teachers, families and wider professionals.
• Support pupils during activities including outdoor learning, enrichment and educational visits.

Skills

TA experience

SEND support

Communication

Job description

Special Partnership Trust’s Orchard Manor School in Dawlish is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3-19 with autism, communication and interaction needs in a residential specialist setting.

You will work closely with Teachers and professionals to foster learning, wellbeing and independence, building confidence and communication in a nurturing, inclusive environment with strong team support.