Teaching Assistant - Bidwell Brook School
- South Hams, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.26 per hour
Everyone will be the best that they can be.
Everyone has a voice.
No one is excluded.
Bidwell Brook School in Dartington, part of the Learn to Live Federation, is a Special School for children and young people aged 3 - 19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties.
You will support students as part of a class team. We offer a child centred curriculum and you will enable our students to access learning opportunities and to achieve their full potential both educationally and emotionally. You will help deliver pre-planned learning, care and therapy programmes in an inspiring learning environment.
Although previous experience of working with children in an educational setting is preferable, it is as important to be positive, have enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to learn and follow instructions.
You will have excellent communication skills, be confident using IT, be flexible and resilient.
The vacancy is:
Monday to Friday (totalling 30 hours and 40 minutes) with a salary of £18,235.90
Working hours are 8.50am to 3.20pm, with a 4pm finish on a Tuesday for a team meeting.
All positions are term time working, 39 weeks per year. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking for part-time hours, you will still be required to work the core hours of 8:50am to 3:20pm.
We offer a range of excellent benefits that include Local Government Pension Scheme, employee assistance programme, staff discounts, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
A job description and application form are available to download from the attached below and on the vacancy page on the school website: Bidwell Brook School - Work for Us. We do not accept CV's.
Please email completed application forms to: recruitment@bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026.
Interview Date: w/c Monday 26th January 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationSouth HamsDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ9 6JU
- Reference
AC5906
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£13.26 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
30.667 hours per week (term time only) 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
25/01/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes