We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant (Grade B) for an immediate start to join our warm, friendly, and vibrant school. You will be a passionate and proactive individual who is committed to supporting children’s learning and development while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
We are looking for someone who will be a champion for every child, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. This is a general teaching assistant role (not 1:1), supporting teaching, learning, and pupil wellbeing under the direction of the class teacher. The role will predominantly be focused on Year 5, with scheduled sessions in other year groups.
You will work closely with class teachers, supporting pupils in their learning and personal development, while also assisting in maintaining an engaging and well-organised classroom environment.
Our school is an inclusive and diverse two-form entry setting, nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With an on-site woodland, swimming pool, and daily mile track, as well as access to the beach and wetlands, we take pride in providing a broad, enriched curriculum that makes the most of our local environment. We celebrate and nurture every child to be proud of who they are and what they achieve together.
We are guided by our school values: be respectful, responsible, trustworthy, kind, and be the best you can be. We are looking for someone who embodies these values and our vision of being “proud of who we are and what we achieve together.”
Our staff team enjoys a collaborative and supportive working environment, engaging in regular training and professional development opportunities. Whether through formal CPD, team briefings, or informal team-building activities, we ensure that our staff feel valued and well-supported in their roles.
The post is fixed for Summer term 2025 only and is temporary because of Special Needs of Pupils/Provision for English as an Additional Language.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
1. A passion for working with children and supporting their learning
2. Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
3. An awareness and knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
4. Experience in supporting pupil wellbeing
5. A proactive approach to supporting pupils in both whole-class and small-group settings
6. Ability to adapt to the needs of individual children, including those with SEND, EAL, or Pupil Premium support needs
7. Supporting children by hearing them read and engaging with them within lessons, including during forest school, to support learning and pastoral needs
8. A positive, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills
9. Willingness to contribute to maintaining an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
10. Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth through CPD
11. Strong organisational skills to support classroom activities and administration
Desirable Skills & Qualities:
12. Experience working in a school or early years setting
13. Knowledge of Read Write Inc. and/or Power Maths
14. Understanding of strategies to support literacy and numeracy development
15. Experience in supporting children with special educational needs
In return, we can offer you:
16. A warm, welcoming school community with well-behaved and engaged learners
17. A supportive and dedicated team of colleagues
18. A commitment to your professional development and career progression
19. A well-resourced school with excellent facilities, including a forest school, swimming pool, and spacious classrooms
20. A wonderful coastal location, offering rich learning opportunities beyond the classroom
If you are a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic individual who is eager to make a meaningful impact on children’s learning and development, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Ahead of the closing date, we would like to welcome you to our school for a tour so that you can gain a feel for what Seaton Primary School is about. Please call Mrs Brenton in the school office (0129720922) or email to book on to a tour on Thursday 20th at 2:30pm or Friday 21st at 9:15am. The closing date is Monday 24th March at 3:30pm.
Please submit a letter of application and a Devon application form to: Ms C Brenton (administrator) FAO Rency Abraham (HR and Personnel Assistant).
The application form can be downloaded from the attached below.
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