Teaching Assistant - Stoke Canon Primary School
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Our Vision Statement: Nurture and Grow Together through Compassion, Integrity and Kindness.
Stoke Canon is a beautiful, small, village primary school, situated less than 5 miles from Exeter. We are part of the Three Rivers Federation and work alongside Clyst St Mary Primary School.
Stoke Canon CofE primary is a happy nurturing village School and is renowned for welcoming and motivating pupils. We have a talented and supportive team of professionals with an inclusive ethos that values all members of staff.
We have recently had an Excellent SIAMS inspection in April 25 which stated that:
‘Close relationships and an environment of trust between members of the school community and parents are at the heart of this school. Pupils and staff feel safe and their mental health and wellbeing are nurtured. Leaders build relationships with families that act as a strong foundation for discussions on attendance, academic support or providing pastoral care. Leaders show compassion, kindness and practical help to staff and pupils who are undergoing difficulties. Staff appreciate the strong ethos of teamwork across the federation’
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to predominantly work in a year 1 and 2 mixed aged class.
You should be flexible and prepared to involve yourself in all aspects of a small, friendly, rural school, including children with SEND. You should have a passion for working with children, be enthusiastic, kind and resilient, have excellent communication skills, be able to think creatively and demonstrate a positive, calm and encouraging attitude.
You should have a good standard of education with good numeracy and literacy skills. Due to the needs of the children you will be supporting, this role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Your primary role will be to support children (working 1 to 1 and with small groups) under the guidance of the class teacher. Experience of working with children through maths and English interventions, knowledge of supporting pupils with phonics and/or speech and language is highly desirable, along with the ability to work flexibly using your own initiative, are highly desirable attributes. However, this is not essential as we can provide full training and support to the right person.
You will also be involved in supporting children at break and lunch times in setting up our play provision or helping with the dining arrangements in the school hall.
The position is to start in September 2025.
This role is approximately for 30 hours a week and is likely to include some lunchtime cover. Hours are 8.45am to 3.15pm (Monday - Friday) with some flexibility, if required, for the right candidate.
Salary: Grade B, SCP 3 - 4; £12.45 - £12.65 per hour / Grade C, SCP 5 - 7 ; £12.85 - 13.26 per hour, depending on experience Pay award pending for April 25
Interested applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit to the school or to ring for more information. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all .
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 DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
All employees handling personal data, must do so responsibly, securely and in line with the school's Data Protection Policy, guidance and training.
We are happy to accept your emailed application form.
Please phone 01392 841279 and speak to Emma or email to arrange a visit or email admin@stokecanon.devon.sch.uk to request an application pack.
Alternatively, details can be downloaded below.
Your completed application form should be returned to admin@stokecanon.devon.sch.uk
Interview Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX5 4AR
- Reference
JS06906
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
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- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
30 hours a week, 5 days a week (flexibility here for the right candidate), 39 weeks per year
- Closing Date
24/06/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes