Teaching Assistant - Alphington Primary School (Exeter Learning Academy Trust)
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (actual salary £19,635 - £19,948 per annum)
Starting September 2026. Fixed term until 31st August 2027
Be the person who helps a child believe they can.
At Alphington Primary School, we know the moments children remember most are often the ones where they felt safe, valued and truly believed in.
The warm welcome at the classroom door.
The encouragement to keep trying.
The adult who notices when a child is struggling - and helps them find their confidence again.
These moments matter.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our warm and welcoming school. Someone who understands that supporting children is about far more than learning alone - it’s about building confidence, nurturing curiosity and helping every child feel they belong. As we are seeking to appoint more than one Teaching Assistant, with opportunities available across a range of year groups, including Early Years. We warmly encourage applicants to outline their relevant skills and experience in their application to help us consider the most suitable placement.
At Alphington, we strive to provide the very best environment for children to aspire, achieve and flourish. We are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos, where every child is known as an individual and relationships with families are genuinely valued.
Visitors often comment that our ethos can be felt the moment they walk through our doors. Our school is full of warmth, creativity and ambition. We believe academic excellence and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand, and our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum helps children grow into happy, confident learners with enquiring minds.
We are looking for someone who:
- genuinely enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
- brings calmness, kindness, resilience and a sense of humour
- believes every child deserves to feel successful
- can support children with a wide range of needs and personalities
- is proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in
- reflective and driven to get a little better everyday
- wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community
In this role, you will:
- support pupils in class, in small groups and sometimes on a 1:1 basis
- help children access learning and develop confidence and independence
- work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
- support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development
- celebrate progress - from the smallest breakthrough to the biggest achievement
- contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
- build positive relationships with families, colleagues and the wider school community
- play an active part in school life, trips, events and enrichment opportunities
In return, you will join a dedicated and welcoming staff team who care deeply about the children and each other, in a school where kindness, community and opportunity sit at the heart of everything we do.
Because for some children, the right adult really does change everything.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
Become part of our journey by completing our application form and returning it to hr@elatschools.com if you would like to apply. Please ensure you fully complete the supporting statement - this will be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process. Please see our Teaching Assistant Job Description for further information.
Closing Date: 12th June 2026.
Interview Date: 19th June 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 8RQ
- Reference
AC6490
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£25,989 - £26,403 FTE (actual salary £19,635 - £19,948 per annum)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week (8.40am - 3.35pm, term time only)
- Closing Date
11/06/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes