Teaching Assistant
Ref: SCH-ELAT-0026 6 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 36.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: CThe Role
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and caring teaching assistant (or two!) to be part of our team. Whilst this post is advertised as full time, it is also suitable for two people to share the role over the week. Please state the number of hours you would be able to work in your supporting statement.
This post will be based in our reception and KS1 classes for the foreseeable future, but we do ask for all teaching assistants to be open to moving to other year groups if and when required.
The role would suit someone with experience of working with children, either at an individual level or within the classroom environment. You will work as part of a team, under the direction of the class teachers and senior staff to ensure all children are receiving the best possible education to reach their full potential. This role will include supporting a pupil 1:1 for part of the time.
We are looking to find someone who will work closely with our teachers to get to know our children, giving energy and commitment to each child to help them reach their full potential. All staff at Ide use a relational approach, provide positive behaviour management and are able to support both social and emotional needs as well as academic achievement, and any new staff also need to demonstrate these skills and qualities.
Our new teaching assistant needs to:
➢ Have an awareness of a child’s development
➢ Be able to support children in groups, in a 1:1 capacity as well as within a whole class setting
➢ Be able to support with creative learning that is tailored to meet the needs of an individual from their starting point.
➢ Demonstrate a drive for excellence in all aspects of school life
➢ Be able to recognise and build on the strengths of all children whilst nurturing their wellbeing.
In return we can offer:
➢ children who are keen to learn, look after each other and are proud of their school
➢ a supportive and dedicated staff team, who are passionate about providing our children with the best learning opportunities
➢ the chance to be a member of an aspirational and forward-looking team
➢ professional development opportunities to enhance career aspirations
If you would like any further information, an informal conversation or to arrange a school tour, please contact the Head teacher at Ide Primary School 01392 259964
Benefits
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| Employee Assistance Programme | |
| Local Government Pension Scheme | |
Qualifications
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| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
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| Good Understanding of Child Development, learning and Special Educational needs |
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| A working knowledge of the National Curriculum |
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| Good Understanding of Child Development, learning and Special Educational needs |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Commitment to further professional development and learning |
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| A sense of humour |
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| Maintaining a professional and confidential approach to information about pupils, families and staff |
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| Excellent relationships with colleagues and ability to work within a team |
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| A genuine love of teaching and rapport with children |
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| Willingness to go the extra mile to secure high levels of pupil performance and engagement |
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| Experience | |
| Prior experience of working in a school setting |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Ability to relate well to children and adults |
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| Good ICT skills |
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| Good interpersonal skills |
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| Care about the wellbeing of all children; understanding and commitment to safeguarding and equality |
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| Ability to form positive relationships with children with Social, emotional and mental health needs |
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| Ability to be flexible and use own initiative |
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| Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation |
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Safeguarding Information
We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Our Safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link
https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ELAT-trust-version-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2024-2025.pdf
Ide Primary School
High Street
Ide
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9RN
Alice Purcell
admin@ide.devon.sch.uk https://ide.devon.sch.uk/