Teaching Assistant - Newton Ferrers C of E Primary School (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £5,170.67 actual salary
The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset, are looking to recruit a temporary Teaching Assistant at Newton Ferrers C of E Primary, a friendly village school, located just off the A38 in Devon. The school provides a secure, nurturing environment with a family atmosphere where the children come first and has an excellent partnership with parents/carers and the local community.
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for 9.5 hours per week, ideally on Thursday and Friday mornings. You will be supporting class teachers across the school with interventions which will also include an element of supporting our SEND children.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
- To deliver targeted interventions.
- To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
- To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
- You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.
Experience of working with SEND children and children with behavioural difficulties would be advantageous .This role is fixed term until 31 August 2026.
You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office on 01752 872630 to arrange this.
By being part of First Federation Trust, Newton Ferrer's employees benefit from extended networking and school to school support, access to the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and an employee wellbeing programme.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Safeguarding | Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Please apply via the First Federation website: https://www.firstfederation.org/vacancies/
Please apply by midday on the closing date.
Interview Date: w/c 21st July 2025.