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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, School Counselor, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19500 GBP Yearly GBP 19500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Become a Valued Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Barnstaple!

Are you driven by a desire to positively impact the lives of young people? Do you possess the patience, compassion, and commitment to support students with special needs? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position:
Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location:

Special Needs School, Barnstaple

Age Group:
Secondary-Aged Pupils

About the Role:

We are in search of a dedicated and empathetic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team in Barnstaple. Our school serves secondary-aged students with a variety of special educational needs, including:

Autism
Asperger's Syndrome
ADHD
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
As a Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing personalized support to our students, fostering an environment where they can thrive and achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting individual students and small groups with their educational and developmental needs
Supporting classroom activities and preparing learning resources
Implementing and monitoring individualized education plans (IEPs)
Encouraging positive behavior and social skills
Offering personal care and assistance as necessary

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries
Continuous training and professional development
A supportive and welcoming work environment
The opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives

Requirements:

Prior experience working with children or young people with special needs is highly preferred
A patient, caring, and resilient demeanor
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children

How to Apply:

If you are ready to embark on this fulfilling role and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Alec Stott at Teacher Active to apply or for more information:

Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Join us in nurturing a positive and empowering educational experience for our students. Apply today and become part of something truly special!

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
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