Teaching Assistant

Caretech Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Wellbeing-focused workplace

Paid DBS

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Paignton, Devon is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students aged 7 to 18 with SEMH needs. The role involves assisting learning and social development, providing 1:1 or 2:1 support, and helping create engaging activities. The team aims to foster confidence, resilience and positive relationships.

The position offers a competitive salary (£23,370.40 per annum), full induction, DBS screening, and opportunities for development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) is desirable.
• Ability to help students thrive academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students' learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
• Helping set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.

Skills

Student support

1:1/2:1 support

Classroom activities

Team collaboration

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Paignton, Devon

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary Details: £23,370.40 per annum

Devon school is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and help students thrive both academically and socially.

The school:

Devon School is an independent specialist provision for students aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students can access learning that is tailored to their individual needs. Our approach focuses not only on academic progress, but also on helping every student develop confidence, self-esteem, resilience and positive relationships.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting students learning and social development inside and outside the classroom.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with students who need extra support.
• Helping to set up engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs.
• Supporting teachers to create a positive, organised, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Reacting to classroom situations with calm, constructive, and professional guidance.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and opportunities to grow in your career.
• Training and development – online or in person.
• Wellbeing-focused workplace – your wellbeing matters.
• Be part of a dedicated team with clear guidance and mentorship.
• Enjoy a friendly, family-like atmosphere with supportive management.
• Full induction, paid DBS, and the chance to progress with one of the UK’s.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.