Special Needs Teaching Assistant needed ASAP

Location: Plymouth

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children who have experienced trauma and need a safe, nurturing environment to thrive? Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Plymouth is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team on a permanent basis.

About the Role:

• Work closely with children and young people who require trauma-informed care and support.
• Create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual needs.

Essential Skills & Qualities:

• Resilience and Emotional Stability – Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Empathy and Active Listening – Understand and respond to the emotional needs of children.
• Strong Communication Skills – Work effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Adaptability – Respond to changing needs and behaviours with patience and flexibility.
• Problem-Solving – Think creatively to manage behaviour and support learning.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.

Desirable Backgrounds:

• Care, mental health, social work, youth work, or similar fields.
• Trauma-informed practice experience (training provided if not).

Benefits:

Comprehensive training in trauma-informed approaches.

Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development.

Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.

An example of one of the many jobs we have available:

We are working with a special school for learners aged 4–19 with severe learning difficulties to recruit five passionate Teaching Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values being aspirational, learner-focused, collaborative, and progressive.

About the Role:

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) and personalised learning strategies.
• Collaborating with teachers and professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Assisting with personal care tasks where required.
• Helping learners develop social and emotional skills in a safe, nurturing environment.