Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Dawlish!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the dedication, patience, and compassion to support students with special needs? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Special Needs School, Dawlish

Age Group: Secondary-Aged Pupils

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team in Dawlish. Our school provides specialized education for secondary-aged students with a range 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 play a vital role in offering personalized support to our students, helping them to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing individualized support to students and small groups

Assisting with classroom activities and preparing learning materials

Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and tracking progress

Encouraging positive behavior and social interaction

Offering personal care and assistance as required

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay rate of £90 to £100

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

A collaborative and friendly work environment

The chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people

Requirements:

Experience working with children or young people with special needs is highly desirable

A patient, caring, and resilient nature

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to the development of our students, we want to hear from you! Please contact Alec Stott at TeacherActive for more information or to apply:

Email: (url removed)

Phone: (phone number removed)

Join us in providing an enriching and supportive learning environment for our students. Apply today and be part of something truly special!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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

TeacherActive 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, ID checks 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