Teaching Assistant - The King'S School

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Job summary

The King's School Devon, UK is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students with special educational needs across the curriculum. You will join the Skills for Learning department, act as a key worker, and provide support during breaks and lunchtimes to help create an inclusive, safe learning environment.

Applicants should be prepared to work flexibly with a wide range of needs, and to engage with safeguarding and DBS procedures as required by the school's policies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Work across the curriculum to provide support to students with SEN.
• Be part of the key worker programme and assist during break and lunchtimes.

Skills

SEN support

Job description

24 hours per week pro-rated actual salary: £13,857 - £15,087

30 hours per week pro-rated actual salary: £17,321 - £18,859

24 hours per week (4 days) or 30 hours per week (5 days)

39 weeks per year (38 weeks term-time plus 5 INSET days)

All King’s School support staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefit scheme, under which the school contributes of an individual’s salary.

“A mindbogglingly good, state comprehensive. Proving that consistent, well-managed, well-resourced, well-delivered and kind education for all can, and does, make a difference to a community.” (The Good Schools Guide, 2025)

The King's School is an 11-18 comprehensive school, which takes great pride in the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. Our core purpose of 'Achievement for All' encourages every student to develop their skills, interests and talents, not just through academic achievement but also through a rich variety of enrichment opportunities including house competitions, extra-curricular clubs, trips and visits.

To start as soon as possible, we are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to work across the curriculum, offering support to students with special educational needs. The Skills for Learning department is a large and successful area of the school where teamwork, mutual support and high-quality training are paramount. We are looking for the successful candidates to work across the curriculum, be part of the key worker programme and provide support at break/lunchtimes. You will need to be prepared to support a wide range of students, be flexible, enjoy working with young people and, very importantly, retain a sense of humour.

When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students, so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.

The closing date is 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Teaching Assistant - The King's School Devon, UK