KS1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Exeter is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support young learners. You will help deliver a project-based curriculum, assist with classroom tasks, and provide mentorship. The ideal candidate is passionate about education and has experience with children in Key Stage 1. This role offers attractive benefits including discounted childcare and professional development opportunities.

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 working with children in Key Stage 1.
• A nurturing and proactive mindset.
• A passion for education and commitment to pupil success.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a rich curriculum.
• Assist with classroom setup and admin tasks.
• Lead reading groups and accompany school trips.
• Mentor and tutor pupils academically and personally.
• Embrace digital learning to prepare pupils for the future.

Skills

Experience working with children in Key Stage 1

Nurturing mindset

Tech-savvy mindset

Proactive mindset

Passion for education

Commitment to pupil success

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools located in Exeter, East Devon, and Barnstaple in North Devon. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We lead several Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’ and support schools across the country with professional development and school improvement strategies.

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Join Cornerstone Academy Trust as a KS1 Teaching Assistant and help shape confident, capable learners in a future-ready environment.

What you will bring;

• Experience working with children in Key Stage 1
• A nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindset
• A passion for education and a commitment to pupil success

Your Role

• Support teachers in delivering a rich, project-based curriculum
• Assist with classroom setup, pupil records, and admin tasks
• Lead reading groups, PE sessions, and accompany school trips
• Mentor and tutor pupils to help them thrive academically and personally
• Embrace digital learning and help prepare pupils for the 21st-century world

What the school offers its staff

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

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 checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.