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Teaching Assistant - Pinhoe Primary School & Nursery (Cedar Tree Federation)
- Exeter
- Multiple Terms
- £13.92 per hour
This job advert is for a fixed term Teaching Assistant position, working as both a 1:1 support Teaching Assistant as well as some general Teaching Assistant tasks. The role is full time, 8.30-3.30pm term time only. Pinhoe Primary School is a large primary school in Exeter, with their own maintained Nursery on site. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with energy and enthusiasm who is willing and capable of being part of a busy and diverse school. An ability to inspire children to achieve and give their best in the classroom is paramount. The ideal person for this post will have experience of supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs, as well as a creative and flexible outlook to support teachers with general classroom provision. The post is fixed term as it is linked to an increase in funding for additional send support. The role will initially be within Key Stage 2. As well as working one to one with pupils and supporting other children in the classroom, the role includes playground duties and helping to supervise the children at lunchtimes. The Teaching Assistant will: Be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with children, staff and parents. Be well organised and hard-working with a good sense of humour. Be able to work calmly and accurately under pressure and show resilience where necessary. Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the school. Be confident to resource and lead interventions both one to one and in small groups Be flexible and adaptable to work across all key stages from Nursery to Year 6 Be prepared and able to initiate and manage change, where necessary. Be aware of, and devoted to, the educational needs of individual pupils and the larger school community. Display commitment to high standards of professional behaviour, acting at all times as an ambassador for the school. To promote the welfare and safeguarding of children. If you would like the opportunity to work at our fantastic school please apply in writing using the attached application forms. We can offer you: Dedicated and committed staff CPD opportunities for all Well being support Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We are also fully committed to equal opportunities This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Please send your completed applications to recruitment@cedartreefederation.org before the closing date.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (ECHP & SEND) - Bradley Barton Primary School
- Teignbridge, Devon, South Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £16.34 - £18.04 per hour
To start as soon as possible Are you an ambitious, kind and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a strong commitment to SEND? We are looking for an enthusiastic, child-centred and inspiring practitioner to join our KS2 team. Working under the guidance of senior leaders, the SENDCo and class teachers, you will help create and deliver high-quality, inclusive learning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and additional needs. The role includes planning, preparing and delivering bespoke learning activities for individuals, groups and, where required, whole classes. You will monitor progress, provide accurate feedback, support pupils' welfare and personal needs, and help children develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours. As an excellent practitioner, you will: Have proven experience of working with children of the relevant age in a learning environment, ideally including pupils with SEND. Be able to plan and deliver enjoyable, inclusive and creative learning programmes, including a bespoke curriculum for pupils in Years 5 and 6. Have experience of teaching groups, with high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement. Understand child development, barriers to learning and how to adapt teaching in response to individual needs. Be confident in following EHCP objectives and implementing related interventions. Build productive relationships with pupils, parents and carers, colleagues and external professionals. Use ICT and specialist resources effectively to support learning and independence. Be reflective, resilient, innovative and committed to ongoing professional development. Be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Qualifications and experience Applicants should have literacy and numeracy skills at least equivalent to grade 4. NVQ Level 4 for Teaching Assistants, equivalent HLTA standards or relevant experience is desirable, alongside training in SEND strategies or curriculum areas. In return, we offer: Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn. Kind, creative, positive and friendly colleagues. A superb setting in extensive grounds bordered by fields and woodland, where high-quality outdoor learning is encouraged. The opportunity to help create and deliver an exciting, relevant and engaging curriculum. A varied role supporting pupils across different learning experiences, with opportunities to develop your professional expertise. How to apply A full application pack, including the job description, can be found on the vacancies page of our website: www.bradleybarton.com/va Please email completed applications, or requests for further information, to recruitment@bradleybarton.com Bradley Barton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be completed as part of the job offer process. Our privacy notice for job applicants is available on our website. Application deadline – 9am on Monday 9th November 2026
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Residential Team Leader - Children's Homes
- Exeter, West Devon, Mid Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £31,525 - £34,811 per annum (plus enhancements up to £4,000 per year)
Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Location: Tiverton, Okehampton and Exeter Working within the Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us. Our Children’s Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met. The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life. What you'll be doing Supervising the running of shifts within the Home. Provide supervision for staff. Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals. Assisting with daily tasks and life skills. Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children. Creating fun and positive atmosphere. Organising and taking part in activities. Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage. What we're looking for Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people. Remaining calm in challenging situations Able to implement boundaries. Able to adapt and respond quickly. If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning. This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families. Pay and enhancements 37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year) Starting rate is £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour. Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour. Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour. Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 per hour. We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year. We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change. Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if a sufficient amount of applications have been received, so we recommend applying early. Please note: You must have the ability to drive, with access to your own vehicle. A valid UK driving licence * is required and business insurance is essential to the role. ( * an automatic driving license may not be accepted due to some homes having manual vehicles which staff would be expected to drive). If you hold an automatic license, please contact the recruiting manager to discuss before submitting your application. We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post or consider applications from individuals with less than two years left on existing visas as we require consistency to meet the needs of the service. Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application. How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Click the job link below corresponding to the area you wish to apply for. REQ010838 Residential Team Leader - Tiverton - Full Time REQ010840 Residential Team Leader - Okehampton - Full Time REQ010843 Residential Team Leader - Exeter (The Cottage) - Full Time For an informal discussion regarding these roles, please click on the links above to see the correct person to contact for each role. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please see the job description for full information about this position, or see our Working for Devon Support Services for Young People page. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. 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 the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure. References: REQ010838, REQ010840, REQ010843 Support Services for Young People
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