Teaching Assistant

Castlebridge School, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8BU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:50 Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,923

What skills and experience we're looking for

WhatWe’reLooking For

Essential:

• 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths (or working towards)

• Strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities

• Full UKdriverslicence andaccess to a vehicle.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare/education

• Experience working with SEN pupils

• Training in medical procedures or therapy delivery

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 29 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) – pro rata

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health and wellbeing support

• Professional development and apprenticeship opportunities

• Bike2Work Scheme and discount initiatives

• A collaborative, inclusive, and energetic working environment

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Are youpassionate about making a difference in the lives of childrenwith special educational needs? Do you thrive in a supportive,inclusiveand forward-thinking environment? If so,we’dlove to hear from you!

About Us

The Special Partnership Trust is a unique and ambitious educational trust dedicated solely to Special Educational Needs (SEN). With six schools and four ARBs across the Southwest, we are committed to raising the bar and setting new standards in SEN education. At Castlebridge School, we place our young people at the heart of everything we do—supporting not just academic success, but personal growth, independence, and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with profound, severe, and complex learning needs.

• Assisting delivering a specialist curriculum tailored to individual needs.

• Provide personal care, administer medication, and support therapy delivery.

• Work independently with small groups and contribute to lesson planning.

• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

• Always uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards.

Please note that this job does require driving so a full UK drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castlebridge School

• School type: Free School, ages 7 to 16
• School size: Up to 30 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castlebridge School website
• Email address: schapman@castlebridge.org.uk
• Phone number: 01822 851240
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castlebridge-school

We are delighted to welcome you to our school, Castlebridge, based in Tavistock, Devon.

Castlebridge School has 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 up to 30 pupils from Year 3 to Year 11. We pride ourselves on providing tailored support and education to empower our pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Arranging a visit to Castlebridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schapman@castlebridge.org.uk.

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