Teaching Assistant

Stoke Gabriel Primary School; Totnes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice offers

Substantial workplace pension

Give Back Day

Staff Wellbeing support

CPD opportunities for all staff

Job summary

Stoke Gabriel Primary School in Totnes is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant with Mealtime Assistant duties. The role combines general classroom support with a dedicated mealtime role, for 39 weeks per year.

The successful candidate should be nurturing, flexible and capable of building positive relationships with children, staff and parents. Ideally you will have strong literacy and numeracy, be able to work as part of a team, and show initiative.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• High expectations of children's behaviour; capable of maintaining boundaries.
• Team player with initiative and a proactive attitude.
• Energetic, positive and enthusiastic; able to use own initiative when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support across the school.
• Support pupils during lessons and activities as required.
• Attend to pupils during mealtimes as Mealtime Assistant.

Job description

Teaching Assistant with Mealtime Assistant duty

4 full days and one morning , 39 weeks per year

22.25hrs per week Teaching Assistant NJC Grade C, £13.92ph
5hrs per week Mealtime Assistant Duty NJC Grade A, £13.28ph

To commence November 2026

This role will be to provide general classroom support across the school, but maybe tailored to a specific key stage/class depending on the successful applicants skillset and knowledge. We are looking for an individual with a strong, sensitive and nurturing approach to children's needs, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively. You will need to show a high degree of initiative and be solution focussed.

At the Link Academy Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise wellbeing, celebrate individuality, and recognise the vital contribution every colleague makes.

We are a collaborative, values-driven family of small, nurturing, community-focused schools, where no one works in isolation. Our schools work closely together in geographical clusters, sharing expertise, resources, and innovation, while also benefiting from the strength and support of the wider network of schools. This is an inspiring, supportive place to build your career, where you can flourish, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel special.

Ideally, you will:

• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
• Have high expectations of children's behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;
• Be willing to work as part of a team;
• Be energetic, positive and enthusiastic;
• Be able to use your own initiative when required

Ideally, you should already have a good knowledge of all key stages and early years including phonics, but training will be provided otherwise, plus literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C or equivalent. You would need to be flexible, as you will also be required to undertake the role of part time Meal Time Assistant.

What we can offer you:

• Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
• Substantial workplace pension
• Term time 'Give Back Day' to take for personal reasons
• Staff Wellbeing support
• CPD opportunities for all staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media check.