Teaching Assistant Grade C

Cann Bridge School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025

• Closing date

  8 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,319.00 - £17,874.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant Grade C job summary

Due to 3 new learners due to start at Cann Bridge School, we require additional Teaching Assistants to join our team.

Cann Bridge is a special school for learners aged 4-19 with severe learning difficulties. Our school values reflect our commitment to being aspirational, learner-focused, collaborative, and progressive.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners with special educational needs, both inside and outside the classroom. Your responsibilities will include implementing individual education plans (IEPs) known as Personalised Learning Goals and personalised learning strategies, collaborating with teachers and professionals, assisting with personal care tasks and helping learners develop social and emotional skills.

Cann Bridge School is seeking candidates who are eager to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become excellent Teaching Assistants. An appropriate Level 2 qualification is desirable, we also welcome candidates who are willing to work towards this qualification within their probationary period. We offer a comprehensive induction program, continuous professional development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression. We are looking for individuals who are calm, patient, have a good sense of humour and are committed to their own professional development.

We require additional Teaching Assistants for our growing pupil population and the increasing number of learners requiring 1:1 support. You have the chance to join us during this transformative period and make a meaningful difference in the growth and development of our learners. ‘Together, We Cann’ establish a positive & nurturing learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of our school community

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Hours: 29.25 hrs per week. Mon 9.15 am - 4.00 pm, Tues-Friday 9.15 am to 3.30 pm

For any questions or to arrange a visit, please get in touch.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Cann Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cann Bridge School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cann Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cann-bridge-school

Cann Bridge School is a registered Plymouth City Council Local Authority maintained special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years. Located in Estover, Plymouth, learners travel from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to learn, with capacity for 108 learners.

The school is designated as one for children and young people with complex needs; with their cognition and learning needs identifying a severe learning difficulty. Most learners have complex communication and interaction needs, including those identified as part of a specific learning difficulties associated with Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities or a complex medical condition. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

To learn more about Cann Bridge School and the wonderful things happening, please visit our:
• Website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cannbridgeschool
• School Newsletters: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/families/newsletters-forms

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