SEN Teaching Assistant in Okehampton

SEN Teaching Assistant in Okehampton

Okehampton Full-Time On-site
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Temporary SEN teaching assistant post at Bridestowe Primary School, a small rural school within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, running until 31 August 2027. The role supports pupils' access to learning in the classroom, working under teachers and senior staff and helping manage pupils and routines, with occasional work beyond the main teaching area. A mandatory training week at the Trust's central offices is required, and an enhanced DBS check applies. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

  • Support pupils' access to learning, usually in the classroom alongside the teacher
  • Give general support to the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom
  • Work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff
  • Occasionally, but not regularly, work outside the main teaching area
  • Follow Trust data protection policies, including acceptable use, records retention, breach procedure, e-safety, social media and personal devices
  • Keep confidential any personal data seen before the first day of employment, such as pupil lists

What's required

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service
  • Post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975

Other

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  • Attendance at mandatory training at the Trust's central offices, Okehampton

What's offered

  • Cycle to work and tech schemes
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Access to discounts
  • Training and CPD opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing package
  • Long service days
  • On-site parking in some locations
  • Employee recognition scheme

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team