5 Full time, Education / Teaching jobs in Plymouth

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by creating a nurturing and structured environment where every child can thrive.,

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH and ASD.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
• Support students in developing emotional regulation and social skills.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons tailored to students' needs.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Provide personal care and well-being support where needed.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Help students develop independence and life skills., A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is desirable.
• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting students.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to student welfare.
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., behaviour management, autism awareness).
Our Total Reward Offer The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust. Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.


• Experience working with children with SEMH and/or ASD in an educational or care setting.
  
  Multiple Locations
• Full Time
• £24,926 pro rata, per annum (£19,966.07 actual salary, per annum)
About Castlebridge School Castlebridge School is a brand new provision that is being developed in a beautiful and inspiring part of Devon and will consist of two sites. One in Tavistock and one in Ivybridge. The first site that will be opening is in Tavistock. Castlebridge School and the Tavistock Hub will predominantly be for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance and anxiety linked to autism. All pupils will have an EHCP and be processed through Devon admissions. This provision will be carefully designed to meet the needs of pupils who have often found it challenging in a mainstream school. Castlebridge School will cater for pupils from year 3 to year 11. Tavistock site will cater for up to 30 students within this age range., We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued. Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today.