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Work for Us

Why work for us?

Our pupils thrive in a mature, supportive, purposeful and happy environment. They benefit immensely from working with our trained, talented and dedicated Class Teachers and support staff, and from participating in a wide range of exciting and inspiring extra-curricular activities. As a result they make excellent progress but also grow into wonderful young adults.

By joining Bidwell Brook School, you can expect:

  • High quality, bespoke Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Career Progression
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • An excellent employee assistance programme which includes physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and access to private healthcare if applicable
  • Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A wide range of staff training and development opportunities, including work based teacher training


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   All our staff across the Learn to Live Federation require an enhanced DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of their role with confidence and fluency in English.  If you are interested in any of the vacancies detailed below, please complete an application form.  We do not accept CV's.

Current Vacancies

TEACHING ASSISTANT - BIDWELL BROOK SCHOOL

Inspire Belonging. Champion Opportunity. Transform Lives.

Start Date: Autumn Term 2026/ASAP, Contract: Term time only, 39 weeks per year, Salary: £19,136.89

Bidwell Brook School is a Special School for children and young people aged 3–19 with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. We pride ourselves on providing a warm, supportive and child centred environment where every learner is valued and encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our dedicated class teams. In this role, you will:

  • Support students in accessing a personalised, child centred curriculum
  • Help deliver pre-planned learning, care and therapy programmes
  • Contribute to creating an inspiring, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
  • Enable students to achieve their full educational and emotional potential

The Role

We currently have a range of Teaching Assistant opportunities available to suit different working patterns. Vacancies are available on a five-day, three-day and two-day per week basis, offering flexibility while supporting our pupils across the school. Please indicate within your application which working pattern you are interested in, and we will discuss the available opportunities with you as part of the recruitment process.

Role Details

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, totalling 30 hours 40 minutes
  • Working Pattern: 8:50am–3:20pm (with a 4pm finish on Tuesdays for team meetings)
  • Salary: £19,136.89
  • Contract: Term-time only, 39 weeks per year
  • Part-time applicants are welcome, but must be available for the core hours above.


About You

Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable but not essential — what matters most is positivity, empathy, reliability and a willingness to learn and follow guidance.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has excellent communication skills
  • Is confident using IT
  • Is adaptable, resilient and able to work well as part of a team

 

What We Offer

We offer a range of excellent benefits including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Childcare vouchers


How to Apply

A job description and application form are available below.  Please complete the application form and email to: recruitment@bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk

Please note: we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026.

Bidwell Brook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role confidently and fluently in English