Teaching Assistant
Ref: SCH-ELAT-0041 29 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP5 - SCP7The Role
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you have high expectations, strong relational skills, and experience working with primary-aged children? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Alphington Primary School is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child thrives. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our team, supporting children in both nursery and reception to achieve their full potential both academically and socially. This may be working 1-2-1 with a child, supporting intervention groups or working in the classroom.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience working with early year’s children in a school setting.
- Have a sound understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
- Demonstrate high expectations for learning and behaviour.
- Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
- Support teaching and learning across the curriculum, including intervention and small group work.
- Be proactive, flexible, and committed to contributing to our school community.
We offer:
- A welcoming and supportive environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives.
- Collaborative and inclusive staff culture.
Visits to the school are welcome so please call out school office to arrange a time 01392 254291
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
Essential
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Commitment to further professional development and learning |
Essential
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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 |
Essential
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| A genuine love of teaching and rapport with children |
Essential
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| Willingness to go the extra mile to secure high levels of pupil performance and engagement |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| A working knowledge of the National Curriculum |
Desirable
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| Good Understanding of Child Development, learning and Special Educational needs |
Essential
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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 |
Essential
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| Good ICT skills |
Desirable
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| Good interpersonal skills |
Essential
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| Care about the wellbeing of all children; understanding and commitment to safeguarding and equality |
Essential
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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 |
Desirable
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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
Alphington Primary School
Wheatsheaf Way
Alphington
Exeter
Devon
EX2 8QR
Sharon Tarr
starr@alphington.devon.sc... https://alphington.devon.sch.uk/