Teaching and Mealtime Assistant

Uffculme Primary School; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Uffculme Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within a classroom setting. The post is full-time, term-time only (38 weeks per year) with additional mealtime assistant responsibilities.

The role has a fixed term until 17th July 2027 and offers progression through NJC points. A caring, compassionate approach to children from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary; compassionate and caring approach expected.
• Willingness to work with children 1:1 and in small groups, and to support in the classroom.
• Passion for working with children from different backgrounds to ensure they receive education.

Responsibilities

• Support children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups in the classroom.
• Provide general classroom support to assist teaching and learning.
• Assist with mealtime duties as part of the role.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Classroom support

Job description

Full Time Teaching Assistant (28.75 hours perweek), with additional mealtime assistant responsibility (2.5 hours per week)

Term time only (38 weeks per year)

Teaching Assistant - £16,076 per year (NJC point 3); FTE £24,796

Mealtime Assistant - £1,376 per year (NJC point 2); FTE £24,413

Required from Sept 2026

Fixed term until 17th July 2027

Uffculme Primary wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant.

You will have a passion for working with children from differentbackgrounds to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will bring a creative approach to theclassroom and be willing to work with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groupsas well as supporting in the classroom.

A warm, firm and caring approach to children is essential. No experience is necessary; however we areseeking someone who is compassionate and wants the very best for children.