Teaching Assistants/Mealtime Assistants (2 posts) - Ladysmith Junior School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- TA: £11.18 - £11.59 per hour (subject to a pay review backdated to April 2023), MTA: £10.60 per hour (subject to a pay review backdated to April 2023)

Ladysmith Federation are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our hard-working and dedicated team as soon as possible. You will each support a child with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Communication & Interaction needs. Both posts are temporary for as long as the children remain at the school. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a classroom, as a 1:1 supporting children with special educational needs. You will have an enthusiasm to support pupils to meet their full potential, both socially and academically.
We offer:
• A friendly and supportive school;
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning;
• The opportunity to work closely with colleagues;
• A pleasant and spacious site with lots of opportunities for outside learning.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Committed to meeting all children’s needs;
• Passionate about promoting a vibrant curriculum which encourages children to be independent and thinkers;
• An excellent communicator and a good team player, who has a positive, caring and flexible approach;
• Committed to induction and equality.
If you have these qualities, then we would warmly welcome you to the team.
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.
Please note, as part of our Safeguarding procedures, we will be conducting an online search.
Please download the application form below and, once completed, return to lcarter@ladysmithfederation.net.
Interview Date: 5 October 2023
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX1 2PT
- Reference
KH3672
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
TA: £11.18 - £11.59 per hour (subject to a pay review backdated to April 2023), MTA: £10.60 per hour (subject to a pay review backdated to April 2023)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
Post 1: TA 8.45am - 12.30pm and MTA 12.30pm - 1.35pm (Monday - Friday), 38 weeks per annum, Post 2: MTA 11.50am - 1.30pm and TA 1.30pm - 1.35pm (Monday - Friday), 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
28/09/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes