Senior Teaching Assistants

Cann Bridge School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cann Bridge School is looking for Senior Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting children with severe learning difficulties and mentoring fellow TAs. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and experience with SEND, committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, including Autism.
• Proactive, calm, and reflective attitude.
• Commitment to completing Level 4 HLTA status within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver high-quality, adapted lessons.
• Mentor and guide other TAs, modelling high standards.
• Lead learning activities and ensure smooth classroom operations.

Skills

Empathy

Calmness

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent & Temporary, Term Time Only + 5 Days (39 weeks)

Hours: 35 hours per week (Based on 31.5 hours at Grade D and 3.5 hours at Grade E). Work either 8:30am–4:00pm or 9:00am–4:30pm.

Actual Salary: £21306-£23953 Actual Salary Pro Rata (Salary may be higher depending on the level of acting-up responsibility)

Start Date: September 2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching assistant journey?

Do you believe every child can succeed with the right support?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference every single day?

At Cann Bridge School – We Cann.

We are seeking several exceptional, experienced, and aspirational Teaching Assistants to join our team as Senior Teaching Assistants (Grade D/E) – pivotal members of our classrooms, working alongside teachers to transform the lives of our learners. Vacancies are in Key Stage 1 through to Post Bridge College.

Cann Bridge School is a specialist setting in Plymouth for children and young people aged 4–18 with complex and severe learning difficulties. Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and every pupil deserves the very best we can offer.

This is more than a support role. You will be working side-by-side with the Class Teacher, together you’ll lead and mentor a team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring the educational, emotional, physical, and social needs of every learner are met. You’ll model excellent practice, take initiative, and lead small group, whole-class learning, and therapeutic interventions. You’ll also take responsibility for the class during teacher PPA or leadership time.

Key Responsibilities:

Be the Class Teacher’s “go-to” colleague and right-hand support

Support and deliver high-quality, adapted lessons to learners with severe learning difficulties

Mentor and guide other TAs, modelling high professional standards and effective practice

Lead learning activities with confidence and creativity, adapting the planned curriculum to meet individual learners’ needs

Support pupils using positive behaviour strategies and a trauma-informed approach

Ensure the smooth classroom operations and create inclusive, independent learning environments that celebrate every learner

Qualifications and Experience:

Has experience supporting children and young people with SEND, including Autism and complex needs

Understands behaviour as communication and responds with empathy and insight

Is confident, calm, reflective, and resilient – with a good sense of humour!

Has a proactive, can-do attitude and consistently strives for excellence

Is ambitious for themselves, their team, and the pupils they support

Holds relevant minimum Level 3 qualification with a commitment to completing the Level 4 HLTA status within 2 years

To Apply:

Visit our website www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk for the Candidate Information Pack and Application Form. Applications should be received by Wednesday 11th June to [e-mail] or by post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. Social media and online checks will also be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.

For more information and to apply, please go to our website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/about-us/vacancies-volunteers.

For any questions or to arrange a visit, please get in touch.