Senior Teaching Assistant – SEMH & Student Support Lead

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our school team in Barnstaple. The role requires strong communication, relationship building and a passion for helping young people develop socially, academically and emotionally.

You will support SEMH students, contribute to high quality learning and be part of the extended leadership team. Travel may be required as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships with young people.
• Strong interpersonal skills across all ages and settings.
• Calm, positive, proactive, solution‑focused approach under pressure.
• Passion for working with SEMH students and improving outcomes.
• Ability to support high quality learning or deliver targeted interventions.
• Willingness to contribute to school leadership and policy development.
• Travel flexibility to meet the needs of the job.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and learning interventions for SEMH students.
• Support high quality learning experiences and behaviour for learning.
• Attend school visits and engage with students, families and staff.
• Be part of the extended leadership team and influence school development.

Job description

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our school team in Barnstaple. The role requires strong communication, relationship building and a passion for helping young people develop socially, academically and emotionally.

You will support SEMH students, contribute to high quality learning and be part of the extended leadership team. Travel may be required as part of the job.