Part time, temporary 1:1 Teaching Assistant at Lapford Community Primary School

 25 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum (term time only)

Grade C (£12.85 to £13.26 depending on experience)

Also

Part time, temporary 1:1 Mealtime Assistant

5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum (term time only)

Grade A - £12.26

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at Lapford Community Primary School.  The successful candidate will support the development of a pupil in Year 3.  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 posts are temporary and will be subject to the continued attendance of the pupil and/or the result of any special needs or funding review and will terminate on 31 August 2026 when the pupil completes Year 4.

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.

The working pattern for the TA post will be Mon to Fri from 9 – 11.45 am and 13.15 – 3.30 pm – 5 hours per day (25 hours per week)

The working pattern for the MTA post will be Mon to Fri from 12.15 – 1.15 pm, 1 hour per day (5 hours per week)

The above timings allow for a 30-minute unpaid 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.

The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available in the attachments section below. Completed applications to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Monday, 24 February 2025. 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 Monday, 24 February 2025

Interview date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025