Teaching Assistant (Supported Learning Group)

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A unique opportunity to work within a

Job summary

Clyst Vale Community College in Exeter is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Grade D Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working with pupils in the Supported Learning Group (SLG) to promote inclusive learning. The role offers a unique chance to support Year 7–11 pupils with diverse needs in a vibrant school community.

You will work closely with teachers to provide targeted interventions, support learners with EHCPs, and help create a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support students in specialised and mainstream lessons.
• Run 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Build strong relationships with teachers and pupils.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Supported Learning Group)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

The role

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Grade D Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and friendly team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support high‑quality learning, provide targeted interventions, and help create a positive, inclusive environment for pupils who are starting at a new provision within the College.

The Supported Learning Group (SLG) comprises of 15 Year 7 students who joined us in September. These students follow a highly differentiated, primary style curriculum, covering a broad range of subjects in Key Stage 3 and then working towards functional skills and life skills qualifications in Key Stage 4. This is a unique opportunity to work with students who have EHCPs with needs in communication and interaction and cognition and learning who are extremely vulnerable but keen to attend school and access learning.

The role will involve supporting students in their specialised and mainstream lessons; developing strong working relationships with their teachers, running 1:1 and small group interventions and becoming one of the trusted key adults in their team. The role will involve working exclusively with this class and following them from Year 7-11 as they move up through the College.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

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 check is required for all successful candidates.

Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens for this role.

As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview. We also reserve the right to interview prospective candidates at any point and to close the advert early.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may invite strong candidates for an interview before the closing date. See the Job Description for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer -

• A unique opportunity to work within a Gold Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos

Commitment to safeguarding

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 check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.