Teaching Assistant - Highweek Community Primary & Nursery School
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £13.92 - £14.14 per hour
At Highweek Primary School, we empower every student to achieve their highest potential through a commitment to equity, excellence in education and character development.
We uphold the highest academic standards and employ research-led teaching strategies to ensure excellence in the classroom. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, we provide opportunities for all students to excel both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with families and the wider community to cultivate lifelong learners and compassionate, responsible citizens that celebrate individuality and embrace diversity.
You will need to have a positive mindset, combined with resilience and determination to improve outcomes. You will need to be highly organised, pro-active, versatile and resilient. Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is desirable, particularly expertise in supporting pupils diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Condition.
You will be flexible, patient, hardworking and committed to maximising learning opportunities for children. Experience of working with medical or emotional needs would be desirable.
We are looking for someone who can inspire children and colleagues and who is willing to ‘go the extra mile’.
We can offer support from a successful team with regular professional development.
Previous experience is an advantage.
This post is temporary due to a known fall in roll.
What we offer:
• A warm, inclusive and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and SEND leadership training.
• A collaborative team committed to continual improvement.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives through excellence in education and opportunity for all.
If you share our belief that every child deserves to achieve their highest potential, we would love to hear from you.
It is essential that you feel we are the school for you, therefore we would welcome visits to our school prior to application. For any queries, or to arrange a visit, please contact Tracy Lowe on 01626 216300 or tlowe@highweekprimary.co.uk. Please note, we will not respond during the holidays.
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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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.
Please download the application form below and, once completed, return to tlowe@highweekprimary.co.uk.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
References will be requested for those shortlisted ONLY and prior to interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Interview Date: 11 September 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ12 1TX
- Reference
KH4347
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£13.92 - £14.14 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
06/09/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes