1:1 Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Crediton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Childcare fee discount

Well-being service

Job summary

East Worlington Primary School in Devon is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support the development of a pupil in Reception with additional needs. The successful candidate will be a patient team player and strong communicator, with experience of working with pupils with different abilities.

There is an additional Mealtime Assistant role supervising during lunch; hours for the TA are 9.00am–12.30pm and 1.30pm–2.00pm, with Mealtime Assistant 12.30pm–1.00pm.

Qualifications

• A good standard of English and Mathematics.
• Patience and positivity in supporting pupils.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a pupil in Reception Class with additional needs.
• Work with colleagues to provide excellent provision for all pupils.
• Supervise and support during lunch breaks as Mealtime Assistant.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies and promote inclusion.

Skills

Good standard of English and Maths

Patience

Positivity

Inclusion support

Team communication

Behaviour management

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

1:1 Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at East Worlington Primary School.

The successful candidate will support the development of a pupil in the Reception Class with additional needs. You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of the individual pupil whilst being an excellent team player and communicator. Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities and knowledge of attachment based mentoring and relational practice would be an advantage.

The post is temporary and will be subject to the continued attendance of the pupil and/or the result of any special needs or funding review.

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

A good standard of English and Mathematics

Patience and positivity

Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils

The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils

We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support for the pupil during the lunch break.

The working pattern within the roles will be:

Teaching Assistant 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 2.00pm - Mealtime Assistant 12.30pm – 1.00pm

The working pattern allows for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The hours are currently scheduled over 4 days, but flexibility to increase to five days would be an advantage. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in November/December.

Interview Date: Tuesday, 17th November 2026

What the school offers its staff

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age. Employees of Chulmleigh Academy Trust also benefit from a comprehensive well-being service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.