Apprentice Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Starcross Primary School, Exeter, Devon, Devon, EX6 8QD

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  17 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £8.00 Hourly £8.00 per hour (apprentice rate) Working hours: 08:45-15:15 Mondays to Fridays inclusive. (including one day a week at college)

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – EYFS job summary

We are looking for an apprentice to complete the experienced team we already have in our up and coming Preschool. Our numbers are growing and we can offer excellent CPD opportunities alongside the day release.

Starcross Primary School is proud to be able to begin supporting children and their families from the age of two and we can offer a fantastic, exciting and memorable journey, where each child is viewed as unique and their opportunities are curated to meet their needs.

In this role you will work closely with the class teacher to provide support for our pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience with working with children
• Is committed to developing their own skills through study for the Level 3 apprenticeship
• Has the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Is friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can be a calm and supportive presence.
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.

In this role you will:

• Develop your knowledge and skills by completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant - EYFS Apprenticeship
• Be supported by a team of dedicated staff
• Provide support to pupils, helping them access learning and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, ensuring their personal care needs are met in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.

We offer

• A role where your work really matters - making a meaningful impact on children’s wellbeing every day
• A rewarding role in a positive environment
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 17%
• A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year
• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you are someone who believes in the power of inclusive education, values every child’s potential, and are ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong, trusted relationships with pupils supporting and helping them to thrive alongside developing your own skills and growing your own experience of working with children. To learn more about our school please visit:https://starcross-primary.co.uk During term time, visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included within the attached infopack. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification within the attached infopack.

The closing date for applications is Monday 17th August 2026 at 9.00 am. Please do apply early as we may close the advert prior to this date. Interview date to be confirmed. For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Tara Trail, Headteacher via email ttrail@starcross-primary.devon.sch.uk.

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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 Starcross Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Starcross Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/starcross-primary-school

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