1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant

Meavy Church of England Primary School, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  3rd September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,714.00 - £18,429.00 Annually (Actual) TA - SC2 4-7, MTA SC 03

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant job summary

Meavy Church of England Primary School, Meavy Devon. PL20 6PJ

Position: Combined Role - 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant

Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Salary: TA - SC Grade 2 SCP 04 - £14,800 (£26,016 FTE)

: MTA - SC Grade 1, SCP 03 - £2,914 (£25,614 FTE)

Hours: 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm (includes ½ hour break)

Term Time only: 38 weeks per annum

Closing date: Friday 3rd July

Interview date: Week beginning 6th July

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

Benefits:

Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Cycle to work scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to join our fabulous team and contribute to ensuring our school continues to flourish and that every child reaches their full potential. The role will give the candidate an opportunity to experience all aspects of school life, working with SEN children in class, and outside in formal lessons and in more informal scenarios. The role is combined with the mealtime assistant role.

Meavy Primary is a small rural village school situated on the edge of Dartmoor where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our children have a thirst for learning and our school is a happy and harmonious place to learn and grow. Our Christian values of Joy, Hope, Love, Wisdom and Respect underpin school life, and our school community values the contribution that every child makes. We seek opportunities to take the children’s learning outdoors wherever possible and our beautiful school grounds are the perfect place to start.

Our Teaching Assistants play an important role in the education of our pupils. You would work collaboratively with our teaching team to support all pupils to work towards achieving their individual outcomes and maximising their learning opportunities both within and outside of the school setting. If you have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour, good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 01822 853270

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Friday 3rd July. Interviews will be held w/b 6th July.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meavy Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 93 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meavy Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meavy-church-of-england-primary-school-yelverton

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