1:1 Teaching Assistant & Mealtime Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found in the attachments section below.
Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on 24 February 2025. All applications will be acknowledged.
Closing date: 10 am Monday, 24 February 2025Interview date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.