Lead Teaching Assistant - Cornerstone Academy Trust
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Join Cornerstone Academy Trust as a Lead Teaching Assistant and help shape confident, capable learners in a future-ready environment.
This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools located in Exeter, East Devon, and the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We lead several Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’ and support schools across the country with professional development and school improvement strategies.
Your Role
- As a Lead Teaching Assistant, you will be involved in organising and leading staff to ensure that all areas of the curriculum are coordinated and implemented effectively to enable the smooth operation of a school day.
- You will report to the relevant Head of School, and work closely with the wider leadership team on a day-to-day basis.
- You will act as a role model to other Teaching Assistants who you will lead through the organisation of staff meetings and by carrying out appraisals as part of our appraisal process, which is designed to empower staff through a coaching model.
- You will support and collaborate with the other Lead Teaching Assistants across the schools in our Trust ensuring as a team that the provision of our wider services e.g., breakfast and after school clubs, holiday club and bus service operate smoothly.
- You will be required to maintain pupil records and carry out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff.
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with children
- A nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindset
- A passion for education and a commitment to pupil success
Hours and Salary
- 8:30am – 3:30pm, five days per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time + 10 days)
- Actual salary starting from £19,266 (full time equivalent salary £25,081)
What We Offer
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and cycle-to-work schemes
- Subsidised meals from in-house chefs
- State-of-the-art IT equipment
- Extensive training and development
Apply Today
Be bold. Be inspiring. Be part of something bigger.
Please complete the online application form by visiting: www.tcat.education/vacancies
Closing Date: 14th December 2025.
Interview Date: May be held as applications are received.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Reference
AC5823
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
Please see the advert text regarding the hours of work
- Closing Date
14/12/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes