Teaching Assistant - Pinhoe Primary School & Nursery (Cedar Tree Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade B Scale Points 3 - 4 £12.45 - £12.65 per hour
This job advert is for a fixed term Teaching Assistant position to cover maternity leave in EYFS/KS1 based on experience.
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 literacy and maths skills to GCSE level and have a creative and flexible outlook that will support our hard working and dedicated team. They will be looking to work with children from a diverse community with a wide range of needs including SEND.
As well as working with the 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 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 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.
Please return your completed application form to recruitment@cedartreefederation.org by midday on the closing date.
Interview Date: 4th April 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX4 8PE
- Reference
EK1501
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade B Scale Points 3 - 4 £12.45 - £12.65 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm), 38 weeks per annum (+ 3 non pupil days)
- Closing Date
01/04/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes