Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Paignton, Devon

Salary: £106 - £114 per day - depending on experience and qualifications

Start Date: ASAP - Long Term role, permanent opportunities available

Overview:

Spencer Clark Group are working closely alongside an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 30 students, aged 7-18 years. They provide a high quality, personalised education for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges that can create barriers to learning.

Role Summary:

The successful applicant will make a meaningful impact by supporting the growth and development of young learners, working closely with experienced teachers to create a positive, well-structured classroom environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with their educational and social development, helping them to thrive both in and outside the classroom.
• Enabling full participation in a variety of classroom and school-based activities by providing tailored support.
• Assisting with the setup of lessons and activities, including the use of technology and adaptation of learning environments to meet individual needs.
• Collaborating with teachers to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere, offering learning support and responding calmly and effectively to classroom dynamics.
• Providing dedicated 1:1 or 2:1 support to pupils who require additional time, guidance, or encouragement to reach their learning goals.

Requirements:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 2 or above) - Essential
• Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (or equivalent) - Desirable
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures
• Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or Autism (preferably in an education setting)
• A positive, creative, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils

Benefits:

• Full training and ongoing support
• Funded qualifications to support career progression
• Friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
• Well-being - Your well-being matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need from management and senior leaders

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.