36 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    15 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,583

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,583 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a part-time, fixed term position working 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2025 (8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday).

St David's are seeking to recruit a committed, compassionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our dedicated school team, starting in November 2026.

St David's is a unique, inclusive and small school situated in the very centre of Exeter city. Our most recent Ofsted report described us as 'a small school with a big heart'!

As a member of the Harbour Schools Partnership, we are committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Our vision statement: St David’s is an inclusive vibrant learning community in the heart of the city, striving for excellence, promoting ambition and a love of learning for all.

Our Christian values are intrinsic to our work, providing a solid faith base for children to thrive, learn and grow.

We can offer you:

A dynamic, exciting and friendly working environment Children who are happy to come to school and enjoy learning A small, supportive and dedicated team A chance to part of a forward-thinking and inclusive school community.

You will:

Be warm, friendly and approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupil, colleagues and parents Passionate about supporting pupils with their learning Committed to making a difference Team player Supportive of our Christian ethos and values.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 15th October 2025, interviews will be held on Monday 20th October 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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.

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About St David's CofE Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
96 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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