KS2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Exeter is seeking Nursery Teaching Assistants to join their enriching environment. Candidates should have experience working with children and a passion for education. Responsibilities include supporting teachers and mentoring pupils, with benefits like discounted childcare and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Heavily discounted childcare

Health and cycle-to-work schemes

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Free tea and coffee

State-of-the-art IT equipment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and educating primary-aged children.
• Commitment to helping children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Embrace digital learning to prepare pupils for the 21st century.

Skills

Experience working with children in Key Stage 2

Nurturing and proactive mindset

Passion for education

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 recognized 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.

We are seeking Nursery Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible to join our highly regarded teaching assistant staff within our Trust. We are looking for individuals with relevant experience working with children, who are enthusiastic about supporting and educating primary-aged children. You will need a passion and commitment to help our young children develop a lifelong love of learning by being a positive, nurturing, and supportive role model.

What you will bring:

1. Experience working with children in Key Stage 2
2. A nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindset
3. A passion for education and a commitment to pupil success

Your role:

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

What the school offers its staff:

1. Heavily discounted childcare
2. Health and cycle-to-work schemes
3. Generous pension scheme
4. Subsidised meals from our in-house chefs
5. Free tea and coffee
6. Commitment to ongoing professional development
7. State-of-the-art IT equipment

Further details about the role:

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

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 checks such as:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media screening
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• 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.