KS1 Teaching Assistant

Cornerstone Academy Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cornerstone Academy Trust as a KS1 Teaching Assistant and make a significant impact on children's education. In this role, you'll support teachers, mentor students, and contribute to a nurturing environment. Enjoy benefits like discounted childcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Heavily discounted childcare

Health and cycle-to-work schemes

Subsidised meals

Free tea and coffee

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Commitment to fostering a love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering the curriculum.
• Lead reading sessions and school trips.
• Mentor and tutor individual pupils.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Enthusiastic attitude

Proactive mindset

Job description

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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
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Health and cycle-to-work schemes
• 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.

Interviews may be held as applications are received. Please complete the online application form.

Additional Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about disclosure can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Online searches may be part of pre-recruitment checks.

Safeguarding Statement

Cornerstone Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.