About us:

Lampard Community School is a special school in Barnstaple, North Devon. We educate children aged 5-16 with complex learning difficulties, all of whom have speech, language, communication and interaction needs (SLCN) and are working significantly below age related expectations. We are part of The Special Partnership Trust. All of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Our school aim is for our students to lead independent, fulfilling and happy lives and to gain as many of the skills needed to do that during their time with us. 

The Role:

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, supporting students with significant needs related to communication and interaction. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by creating a nurturing and structured environment where every child can thrive.

What We Are Looking For:

• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting students.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to student welfare.
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., behaviour management, autism awareness).

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support students in developing emotional regulation and social skills.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons tailored to students’ needs.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Provide personal care and well-being support where needed.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Help students develop independence and life skills.

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust, or to learn more about our People Strategy and Benefits click here.

If you need the application form or any part of the recruitment process in a different format, please contact us directly at smarquiss@lampard.devon.sch.uk and we will make the necessary adjustments.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today. 

Safeguarding:

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.