at Chulmleigh Primary School

 27.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade C

(£12.85 to £13.26 depending on experience)

Also

Part time, temporary 1:1 Mealtime Assistant

2.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade A - £12.26

Required from January 2025

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 support the development of a pupil in Year 2 with an EHCP.  You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of the individual pupil whilst being an excellent team player and communicator.  Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities would be an advantage. 

The post is temporary and will be subject to the continued attendance of the pupil and/or the result of any special needs or funding review.

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

We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support for the pupil during the lunch break.

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.

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.

A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found in the attachments below.

Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk  by 10 am on Thursday, 19^th December 2024. All applications will be acknowledged.

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.

Closing date: 10 am Thursday, 19^th December 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 8^th January 2025