1:1 Teaching Assistant/1:1 Mealtime Assistant - Lapford Community Primary School (Chulmleigh Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- See advert details.

To start as soon as possible.
The posts are temporary and will be subject to the continued attendance of the pupil and/or the result of any special needs or funding review and will terminate on 31 August 2026 when the pupil completes Year 4.
Hours:
- 1:1 Teaching Assistant - 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 11:45am and 1:15pm to 3:30pm), 39 weeks per annum.
- 1:1 Mealtime Assistant - 5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 12:15pm to 1:15pm), 39 weeks per annum.
The above timings allow for a 30-minute unpaid break.
Salary:
- 1:1 Teaching Assistant; Grade C £12.85 - £13.26 per hour (depending on experience)
- 1:1 Mealtime Assistant; Grade A £12.26 per hour
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at Lapford Community Primary School. The successful candidate will support the development of a pupil in Year 3. You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of the individual pupil whilst being an excellent team player and communicator. Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities would be an advantage.
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- A good standard of English and Mathematics.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Patience and positivity.
- Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils.
- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils.
We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support for the pupil during the lunch break.
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children. In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found on our website, Chumleigh Academy Trust - 1:1 Teaching Assistant & Mealtime Assistant.
Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk. All applications will be acknowledged.
Please apply by 10am on the closing date
Interview Date: 4th March 2025