Teaching Assistant

Beer Church of England Primary School, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3NB

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 6pm

• Date listed

  22 October 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: £17,019.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant - Beer CofE Primary School

Contract Term: Fixed term until 31/08/27 (post is related EHCP funding for specific child)

Hours: 28.75 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:45 -12:00 & 13:00 - 15:30

Salary: STC Grade 2 - NJC Points 4-7 Starting Salary £17,019 per annum (£26,016 FTE)

Term Time only - 38 weeks per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 6pm on 26th November 2026

Interview Date: 2nd December 2026

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative school, which is dedicated to lining out our vison of Being the Best We Can Be for Ourselves and Each Other, through the values of Joy, Kindness and Courage.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Beer C of E Primary School, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. As part of your role, you will be working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.

Beer C of E Primary School is led by a very passionate Head Teacher and aims to actively encourage the curious nature of its pupils. The school was built in 1978 and has grown to support its 100 pupils, on a beautiful site, benefiting from exceptional sea views. The pupils are well behaved, and the school’s values of Joy, Kindness and Courage are embraced by both staff and pupils alike.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour and is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. Ideally, you will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike. If you are patient, friendly and nurturing and have a sound KS1/LKS2 pedagogy then we’d love to hear from you!

To arrange a school visit please contact the school office on 01297 20077 to make an appointment.

If you have any issues applying for this role please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

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.

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 Beer Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beer Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beer-church-of-england-primary-school

Beer CofE Primary School is a Church of England Primary School situated on the East Devon coast.

The school is situated in an idyllic location and overlooks the village and sea from its position on high ground.

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