Safeguarding jobs in United Kingdom

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

Teaching assistant (SEMH school)

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.