Teaching Assistant

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exeter seeks a dedicated and patient teaching assistant for a fixed term position at St David's C of E Primary School. The role focuses on supporting children's learning and development, emphasizing communication skills and a commitment to the school's Christian values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support children's learning.
• Strong communicator developing positive relationships.
• Motivated and organized with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support children in developing independence and confidence.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to the Christian ethos of the school.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Team Player

Education

Minimum GCSE C grade in both English and Maths

Job description

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Salary: NJC Grade C: £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

This is a great opportunity to join a highly skilled and dedicated teaching team at St David's C of E Primary School.

We are looking to recruit an dedicated, patient and caring teaching assistant who is passionate about supporting children's learning. Initially, this post is fixed term for 1 year.

You will:

• Have excellent communication skills, enabling you to develop positive relationships with pupils;
• Have the ability to support children in developing independence and confidence in their own abilities as learners:
• Be flexible, adaptable and positive;
• A minimum GCSE C grade in both English and Maths;
• Be motivated, organised and a great team player;
• Value and actively contribute to the Christian ethos of the school, being a strong role model for our Christian values.

Our unique school is situated in the centre of Exeter and was described within our recent Ofsted report as 'a small school with a big heart!' As a church school, our Christian values of Friendship, Respect, Forgiveness, Kindness, compassion and trust underpin everything that we do and provide our children, staff and families with a safe and caring learning community in which to grow, thrive and learn together.

We welcome tours of the school. Please contact Sara Browning, the school administrator, at to arrange.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 9th July 2025, interviews will be held on Monday 14th July 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership 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.