1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Starting salary £17,765 per year
1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary
1:1 Teaching Assistant at St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Contract Term: as soon as possible
Hours: 31hrs per week (8:25am - 3:10pm with 30 mins for lunch)
Fixed term until 31/08/2027
Salary: SC2 - 4 -7 - £25,185 to £26,403 - (£17,765 to £18,624 FTE) - pending pay increase
Term Time only - 38 weeks per annum
Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme
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 full-time with a 7-year-old boy who has an Education Health Care Plan with Communication and Interaction needs, global developmental delay and sensory issues. This means he is mainly pre-verbal, requires support with toileting and always requires adult supervision. He likes to have people around him with a space and time to focus on activities he likes doing. Ideally, you will have had previous experience of working with children with global developmental delay, autism/social communication and sensory processing differences.
Working closely with a pupil who has Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is an incredibly fulfilling experience. You will play a vital role in helping them develop confidence, communication and independence. Every small step of progress, whether it's mastering a new skill, connecting through communication, or becoming more comfortable in their environment is a moment to celebrate. This role allows you to make a profound and lasting difference in a child’s life, building a supportive, trusting relationship that truly matters.
St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has around 615 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’.
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. We would consider appointing on a part-time basis for the right two candidates.
If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org
Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview date: morning of Friday 27th March 2026
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 611 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) website
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