Teaching Assistant - Chulmleigh Primary School (Chulmleigh Academy Trust)
- North Devon, Devon
- Part Time
- Grade C: £13.92 - £14.14 per hour (depending on experience)
Required from November 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at Chulmleigh Primary School. The successful candidate will provide additional support in our Year 6 class.
You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of individual pupils whilst being an excellent team player and communicator. Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Head of School and Year 6 class teacher to support our Year 6 pupils as they prepare for their SATS assessments.
This is a fixed term role available from November 2026 to 28th May 2027. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 9.00am to 12.00pm.
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- A good standard of English and Mathematics
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience and positivity
- Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils
- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age. Employees of Chulmleigh Academy Trust also benefit from a comprehensive well-being service.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment, which can be found on our website.
Please download and complete the application form, which is available in the attachments section of the vacancy and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.
Interview Date: Wednesday, 11th November 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX18 7AA
- Reference
AC7113
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade C: £13.92 - £14.14 per hour (depending on experience)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
15 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
03/11/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes