Teaching Assistant - The Topsham Primary School (United Schools Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £12.45 - £12.65 per hour
The Topsham Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, talented, resilient and committed person to encourage, motivate and support children in school. School work is rewarding and satisfying with no two days the same. You will ultimately be part of a team ensuring a safe and happy learning environment for all children. This post is fixed term, to support pupil/s with special educational needs and the contract length will be determined by the duration of the child's needs while at our school.
You will work under direct supervision of the teacher and alongside the SEND team, to support access to learning. This may be by attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils; working with small groups or one to one; or helping with organisational / clerical support to the teacher.
You will need:
- To be calm but firm and enjoy working with children;
- A minimum qualification at GCSE Maths and English;
- Experience of working in a classroom situation or a qualification as a Teaching Assistant;
- Have good, courteous communication skills.
Our whole team is motivated, supportive, hard-working and dedicated and we value a new colleague who is passionate about learning, highly organised, with a great sense of humour. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment.
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.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please visit the school website to view our Safeguarding Policy.
Please use the attached application form.
Your completed application form should be returned to: applications@st-michaels-pri.devon.sch.uk
Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX3 0DN
- Reference
AC5408
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£12.45 - £12.65 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
26.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
10/07/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes