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.
Interview Date: 11/11/2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeter
- Work Postcode
EX4 8PE
- Reference
GB0114
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£13.92 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year + 3 non-pupil days
- Closing Date
06/11/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes