1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQ

18 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
27 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: 28.5hrs per week 8:25am – 3:10pm with 30 mins for lunch on Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri and 8:25am – 12:30pm on Tues)
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/2030
Actual salary: Starting Salary £16,080 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join us at St Leonard's CofE Primary School, in Exeter, which is part of the St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.

The role is to work with an autistic 6-year-old boy working in Y1 who has an Education Health Care Plan with Communication and Interaction needs. He is a vibrant and energetic boy who has limited vocabulary and he requires adult supervision at all times. He accesses some learning along with his peers in class and at other times, requires a bespoke child-centred approach, such as outdoor physical activities. Ideally, you will have had previous experience of working with children with autism and social communication needs.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

What the school offers its staff

St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has around 610 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success, and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard's CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

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.

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 (HR) via people@stcmat.org

Your completed application form should be returned by email toHR@stcmat.org by 8:00am on Friday 14th November 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th November 2025.

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

Our commitment to EDI

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.

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.