Teaching Assistant

CareTech PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant for their SEMH school in Paignton, Devon. The role involves assisting students with their educational and social development, providing tailored support, and engaging positively in a variety of activities. Full-time contract with a competitive annual salary and opportunities for career progression and training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges.
• Experience working in educational settings preferred.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and development.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Providing support inside and outside of the classroom.
• Engaging with students and offering learning support.

Skills

Student support

Classroom management

Technology use in education

Job description

Location: Paignton, Devon
Contract: Full Time, Term Time
Role Type: Permanent, Temporary, Contract
Working hours per week: 40
Salary: £22,478.44 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 19 January 2026

Position

Teaching assistant (SEMH school)

About Us

Cambian Devon School is an independent, DfE-registered, co‑educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 30 students, aged 7‑18 years. We provide a high quality, personalised education for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges that can create barriers to learning.

You will be

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Providing support inside and outside of the classroom so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
• Helping to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
• Supporting teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non‑disruptive manner.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with some students to give them the time and support they need to learn.

Why Work For Us

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing – Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you into this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.