Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy; Axminster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy in Chardstock is seeking a motivated individual to assist the class teacher across the curriculum. You will deliver targeted interventions and support inclusion while liaising with professionals.

A DBS check is required and eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential. Experience in schools and with SEND pupils is desirable, with GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.

Qualifications

• Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults.
• Able to use ICT equipment e.g. iPads, Chromebooks.
• Able to promote inclusion of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school.
• Show initiative and react to situations with integrity and compassion.
• Work with SEND pupils 1:1 or in small groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT proficiency

Inclusion promotion

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

St Andrews Primary Academy in Chardstock are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

• To deliver targeted interventions.
• To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
• To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
• There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalent desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults essential

Able to use ICT equipment e.g. iPads, Chromebooks essential

Able to promote inclusion of all pupils essential

Experience

Experience of working in a school or educational setting essential

Experience of working with children/young people essential

Personal Attributes

Compassionate and resilient essential

Able to remain calm in stressful situations essential

A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies essential

Able to maintain confidentiality at all times essential

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above essential

St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy

Donna Butler
[e-mail]
First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are .

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Key Role Information

Job type Part Time

Contract type Fixed Term

Closing 16/11/2026 09:00

Interview 18 November 2026

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP4 - SCP5