Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive
📍 Bishops Tawton, Devon, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

Become a Valued Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Barnstaple!

Are you driven by a desire to positively impact the lives of young people? Do you possess the patience, compassion, and commitment to support students with special needs? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Special Needs School, Barnstaple

Age Group: Secondary-Aged Pupils

About the Role:

We are in search of a dedicated and empathetic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team in Barnstaple. Our school serves secondary-aged students with a variety 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 be instrumental in providing personalized support to our students, fostering an environment where they can thrive a...

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Job Details

  • Location Bishops Tawton, Devon
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category educational-instruction-and-library
  • Posted Date June 19, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 29, 2026