Teaching Assistant

St Luke's Church of England School, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 38 hours per week/39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £22,247 - £22,559 PRO RATA

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children while developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in education.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support students in their learning and personal development. You will help create a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). No two days will be the same, as you support learning in the classroom, work with small groups and individual students, assist with resources and activities, and contribute to the wider life of the school while completing your apprenticeship training.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential

• Is caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with students and staff

• Is organised, proactive and willing to learn

• Has good communication and teamwork skills

• Is committed to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment

• Is enthusiastic about developing a career in education

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, is keen to gain practical experience in a school setting, and wants to develop their skills and confidence within a supportive team environment.

Interview date: 24th June 2026

What the school offers its staff

St Luke’s is an ambitious and inclusive Church of England school, dedicated to ensuring all students live life to the full. Guided by our core values of respect, inclusion, hope, achievement and responsibility, we provide a supportive environment where both staff and students can thrive.

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

The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Luke's Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 853 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Luke's Church of England School website
• Email address: emma.thorpe@stlukescofe.school
• Phone number: 01392 204 600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-luke-s-church-of-england-school-exeter

We are incredibly proud to be part of the rapidly growing Ted Wragg Trust and believe whole heartedly in their mission to grow great people. If you join St Luke’s you will be surrounded by people who have an unapologetic mission to be better every day. We offer all staff exceptional professional development through weekly coaching which has seen us be named as one of only 13 national coaching hubs. Our staff also benefit from disruption free classrooms created by a centralised behaviour system, wider Trust leadership development programmes as well as access to exceptional leadership coaching and opportunities such as SW100.

At St Luke’s, we are relentless in our mission to support the improvement of educational outcomes in the South West and are proud to be one of the most improved schools in the region following our 2022 outcomes. As a member of our team, we expect the same aspiration and are searching for people who reflect our core values by taking responsibility to achieve their best.

If you are someone who believes in the power of education to transform the lives of all young people, regardless of background, then St Luke’s is the place for you. We will provide you with the very best training, opportunities and environment that ensures you can be brilliant every day.

Arranging a visit to St Luke's Church of England School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.thorpe@stlukescofe.school.

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