KS1 Teaching Assistant

Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exeter is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support class teachers and foster a love of learning in young children. The role offers a starting salary of £25,100 and comes with various perks including discounted childcare and generous pension schemes. Ideal candidates should possess experience in a school setting and a nurturing approach to education.

Benefits

Heavily discounted childcare

Health and cycle-to-work schemes

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Free tea and coffee

Commitment to ongoing professional development

State-of-the-art IT equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar setting.
• A nurturing, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.
• Commitment to providing a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering a rich curriculum.
• Prepare learning environments and assist with classroom admin.
• Lead reading sessions and PE activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Nurturing and proactive approach

Commitment to fostering a love of learning

Job description

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Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.08.2025

Expiry Date:

24.09.2025

Job Description:

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Inspire Young Minds Every Day!

KS1 Teaching Assistants – Term Time | Exeter | Start ASAP or September 2025

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Join our outstanding team of KS1 Teaching Assistants at Cornerstone Academy Trust and play a vital role in shaping the future of young learners.

Your Role

• Support class teachers in delivering a rich, engaging curriculum.
• Help prepare learning environments and assist with classroom admin.
• Lead reading sessions, PE activities, and school trips.
• Mentor and tutor individual pupils to help them reach their full potential.
• Support playtime and family-style dining experiences.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• A nurturing, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.
• A commitment to fostering a love of learning.

What We Offer

• Salary: Starting from £25,100 (based on 45 hours/week, 40 weeks/year)
• Hours: 7:30am–5:00pm, with wraparound care opportunities

Perks:

• Heavily discounted childcare
• Health and cycle-to-work schemes
• Generous pension scheme
• Subsidised meals and from our in-house chefs
• Free tea and coffee
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• State-of-the-art IT equipment

Apply Today

Make a lasting impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Interviews may be held as applications are received

Please complete the online application form.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Safeguarding Statement

Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.