Teaching Assistant (Lunchtime Supervisor)

Wave Multi Academy Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization is seeking a Permanent, Part-Time Teaching Assistant at Glendinning Academy in Newton Abbot. The role involves supervising pupils during lunchtime and assisting teachers with classroom-related activities. Candidates should be passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and must possess excellent teamwork and communication skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Professional Development & Training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free refreshments

Free parking

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check and online DBS check are required.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills are fundamental.
• A passion for working with young people with additional needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lunchtime.
• Assist teachers in classroom-related activities.
• Provide assistance with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Salary: NJC 4 - 6 £26,041 - £26,876 (FTE); Actual Salary Range £12,003 - £12,388.

Location: Glendinning Academy, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4HD.

Position: Permanent, Part‑Time Teaching Assistant (Lunchtime Supervisor).

Hours: 20 hrs per week, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.

Expected Start Date: ASAP.

About The Academy

Glendinning Academy is a special school with 120 places for children aged 7‑16 who have social interaction and communication needs, including those on the Autism Spectrum. The academy provides a personalised supportive environment with opportunities for outdoor learning and partnership with pupils, parents and carers.

Responsibilities (outlines of duties)

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise and support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and suitable behaviour management.
• Assist teachers in classroom and classroom‑related activities, particularly with pupils who have additional needs.
• Provide assistance with social, emotional and mental health needs, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Work as part of a cohesive team to promote the trust and academy values.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check and online DBS check required.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with boundless patience and resilience.
• Passion for working with young people with additional needs.
• Relevant experience or a commitment to further training and development.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling
• Occupational Health Services
• Professional Development & Training
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Free Will Writing Benefit and Health & Wellbeing Champion
• Free refreshments in workplaces and free parking

Our Values

• BE POSITIVE – Constructive, optimistic and confident with pupils and families.
• HAVE EMPATHY – Kind, thoughtful, considering the impact of decisions.
• SHOW RESPECT – Earn trust, respect others in all interactions.
• WORK AS ONE TEAM – Teamwork and relationships strengthen outcomes.
• BE INCLUSIVE – Treat everyone fairly, embrace diversity of people and thought.

Documents

Teaching Assistant JD and Role Specification – Download.