Teaching Assistant (KS1)

Ashburton Primary School; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashburton Primary School is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support KS1 and EYFS learners across 26.25 hours per week over 38 weeks per year. The fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, with pay scales aligned to WeST C5-7.

The post requires a positive attitude, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to work with individuals or small KS1 groups. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm for early years and Key Stage 1 learning and be prepared to contribute to a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about learning and supporting young children.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding and DBS requirements.
• Ability to work with individual or small KS1 groups and adapt teaching styles.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of KS1 children to support learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes for pupils.
• Demonstrate safeguarding commitment in daily practice.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Love of learning

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (KS1/EYFS)

Terms: 26.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, fixed term until 31/08/2027

Salary: WeST payscale C5-7

Location: Ashburton Primary School

You should have a love of learning and a positive attitude to make a difference to the children of Ashburton Primary School which is part of Westcountry School’s Trust.

Our school has one clear core purpose - to put children and learning at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is:

• Children are INSPIRED to develop their talents and love learning.
• Children BELIEVE in themselves and their abilities.
• Children DISCOVER and enjoy a wide range of experiences.
• Children ACHIEVE their full potential in all subjects.
• Children BELONG to a caring community, which cased about the past, present and future of its environment.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have a knowledge of how children learn and be committed to a collaborative approach working with colleagues to deliver the highest quality support and best possible outcomes for each child. You should have a clear understanding of safeguarding and be passionate about working with children. You will be working with individual or small groups of KS1 children.

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,800 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success:

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details www.westst.org.uk

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Natasha Brooks, Executive Headteacher, on 01364 652343

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).