Supply Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading special academy in Newton Abbot as a Supply Teaching Assistant where you'll support pupils with unique needs through a creative and inclusive approach. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real impact on students' lives, working in a supportive team focused on holistic education.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and support

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Empathetic, calm and naturally nurturing.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Experience in working with children or young people with Autism is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in structured sessions and therapeutic settings.
• Assisting in both academic and therapeutic/creative learning sessions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Nurturing

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

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Contract: Flexible Hours - long term opportunities also available

Start: As soon as possible

Are you looking to make a real impact, even if it’s just for a day or two a week. Do you thrive in creative, inclusive environments where no two days are the same and every student has a story worth listening to?

We’re working with an incredible special school in Newton Abbot, a purpose-built, community-rooted academy that supports pupils aged 7 to 16 with a diagnosis of Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) or related social and emotional challenges. They’re currently seeking flexible and committed Supply Teaching Assistants to join their team of passionate professionals who are reshaping education, one learner at a time.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is no ordinary school. It is a place where therapy dogs, Lego therapy, immersive learning rooms and emotional logic all play a part in a child’s day. As a supply TA, you’ll slot into a vibrant, supportive team that puts relationships, regulation and readiness to learn at the centre of everything.

Here, education is holistic: built on the PIECES curriculum which focuses on communication, resilience, independence and self-regulation. You’ll support pupils in both structured classroom sessions and therapeutic or outdoor learning environments. Whether you’re stepping in for a single day or over a longer-term cover, you’ll be part of a consistent, caring approach that transforms lives.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from individuals who are:

• Empathetic, calm and naturally nurturing
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing needs
• Previous experience working with children is essential. Experience in working with children or young people with Autism, anxiety or communication needs is advantageous
• Strong communicators who can support both pupils and teaching staff effectively
• Happy to assist in both academic and therapeutic/creative learning sessions

Whether you’re a seasoned SEN TA or someone with transferable skills (youth work, care, creative education etc), if you bring the right attitude and passion, you’ll be a welcome addition to this extraordinary team.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay