Teaching Assistant - Pinhoe Primary School & Nursery (Cedar Tree Federation)
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.47 per hour
This job advert is for a fixed term Teaching Assistant position, working as both a general Teaching Assistant as well as some 1:1 support.
Pinhoe Primary School is a large primary school in Exeter, with their own maintained Nursery on site.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with energy and enthusiasm who is willing and capable of being part of a busy and diverse school. An ability to inspire children to achieve and give their best in the classroom is paramount.
The ideal person for this post will have experience of supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs, as well as a creative and flexible outlook to support teachers with general classroom provision.
The post is fixed term as it is linked to an increase in funding for additional send support. The role will initially be within Key Stage 2.
As well as working one to one with pupils and supporting other children in the classroom, the role includes playground duties and helping to supervise the children at lunchtimes.
You will:
- Be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with children, staff and parents.
- Be well organised and hard-working with a good sense of humour.
- Be able to work calmly and accurately under pressure and show resilience where necessary.
- Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the school.
- Be confident to resource and lead interventions both one to one and in small groups
- Be flexible and adaptable to work across all key stages from Nursery to Year 6
- Be prepared and able to initiate and manage change, where necessary.
- Be aware of, and devoted to, the educational needs of individual pupils and the larger school community.
- Display commitment to high standards of professional behaviour, acting at all times as an ambassador for the school.
- To promote the welfare and safeguarding of children.
We can offer you:
- Dedicated and committed staff
- CPD opportunities for all
- Well being support
- Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum
The role is full time, 8.30 - 3.30pm term time only.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
We are also fully committed to equal opportunities
If you would like the opportunity to work at our fantastic school please apply in writing using the attached application forms.
Your completed application form should be returned to: recruitment@cedartreefederation.org
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX4 8PE
- Reference
AC6625
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£13.47 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30) 38 weeks per annum + 3 non-pupil days
- Closing Date
21/06/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes