Impactful Primary Teaching Assistant — Training & Growth

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremington Primary School is seeking two committed Teaching Assistants to join our school team in Devon. You will support learning in the classroom and small groups, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

Under guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will contribute to planning, deliver literacy and numeracy interventions, and support pupil wellbeing. This is a fixed-term role linked to funding until 31st August 2027.

Qualifications

• Compassion and commitment to the role.
• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning.
• Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND.
• Implement literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Assist with planning cycles and preparing learning resources.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil independence.
• Supervise pupils during break/lunchtimes and accompany on trips when required.

Skills

Compassion

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Relating to children and adults

Job description

Fremington Primary School is seeking two committed Teaching Assistants to join our school team in Devon. You will support learning in the classroom and small groups, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

Under guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will contribute to planning, deliver literacy and numeracy interventions, and support pupil wellbeing. This is a fixed-term role linked to funding until 31st August 2027.