Teaching Assistant
Ref: SCH-ELAT-0047 11 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 15.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP5 - SCP7The Role
Bowhill Primary School is a large, popular school situated on the outskirts of Exeter. Our ethos is based on developing a sense of community, aspiring to excellence, demonstrating a responsibility shown by all and respecting our environment. We have a very supportive community and are striving to achieve high standards in everything that we do.
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and caring teaching assistant to be part of our team. This post will be based in our Key Stage 1 classes for the foreseeable future, but we do ask for applicants who are open to moving to other year groups if and when required.
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. We expect our staff to be able to calm and nurture children, provide positive behaviour management and be able to support their social and emotional needs as well as their academic achievement. We are an inclusive school, and our children are at the heart of everything we do.
This post is permanent, at NJC Grade C for 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days). 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 teacher and senior staff to ensure all children are receiving the best possible education to reach their full potential.
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
Benefits
| Other | |
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| Employee Assistance Programme | |
| Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme | |
| Free Parking | |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent | C/grade 5 |
Essential
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Willingness to go the extra mile to secure high levels of pupil performance and engagement |
Essential
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| Excellent relationships with colleagues and ability to work within a team |
Essential
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| Maintaining a professional and confidential approach to information about pupils, families and staff |
Essential
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Ability to form positive relationships with children with social, emotional and mental health needs |
Essential
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| Good interpersonal skills |
Essential
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| Ability to be flexible and use own initiative |
Essential
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| A working knowledge of the National Curriculum |
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
Bowhill Primary School
Buddle Lane
St Thomas
Exeter
Devon
EX4 1JT
Anna Lopez
alopez@bowhill.devon.sch.... https://bowhill.devon.sch.uk/