1:1 Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Crediton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

East Worlington Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our support team to help a Reception pupil with additional needs. The role also includes Mealtime Assistant duties, supervising lunch breaks and supporting positive behaviour.

The post is temporary, with a pattern of hours and a September start. Applications acknowledged; closing date 10 am 2 September 2026; interview 11 September 2026.

Qualifications

• A good standard of English and Mathematics.
• Patience and positivity.
• Support inclusion and be committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils.
• Ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a pupil in the Reception Class with additional needs.
• Work with the school team and communicate effectively.
• Provide supervision and support during lunch breaks as Mealtime Assistant.

Skills

English

Mathematics

Patience

Teamwork

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 Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm -3.30pm

Mealtime Assistant Monday to Friday 12.30pm – 1.00pm

The working pattern allows for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in September, but we are committed to recruiting the best candidate for the role and have some flexibility.

A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found on our website.

All applications will be acknowledged.

Closing Date: 10 am Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 11th September 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.

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.