Location
Newton Abbot
Job Type
FULL TIME
Posted
July 05, 2026
Job Description
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT (Full Time, Temporary to Permanent Opportunity)
NEWTON ABBOT
Start Date: SEPTEMBER 2026
Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to support students who need guidance beyond the traditional classroom setting?
GSL Education are proud to be working with a specialist SEN SCHOOL in NEWTON ABBOT seeking SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS to join their team on a full-time basis, with a permanent position on offer.
The Role
As a teaching assistant, you will:
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour
- Support students both on-site and off-site, often through sports-based or activity-led sessions
- Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to deliver tailored support plans
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulati...