Teaching Assistant

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Dean's Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 1pm, with 1:1 time with a pupil during lunchtime.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 December 2026, with a start date of 5 January 2027. The position is fixed term until 31 August 2027 and requires safeguarding awareness and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job description

Mary Dean's Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

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

We are looking for a teaching Assistant to work Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm to include 1:1 time with a pupil during lunchtime.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st December 2026 to start 5 January 2027.

This position is fixed term until 31 August 2027

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.