Teaching Assistant

Clyst Vale Community College, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday-Friday 08:40-15:20 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £16, 155

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

The SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) Department works closely with subject teams, pastoral staff, and parents, to provide support for students with a wide range of SEND. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach which looks to build upon success and enable all students to fulfil their potential. Students with SEND are included in all mainstream lessons with access to our full curriculum offer and effective packages of support to enable them to succeed.

The role

Starting Thursday 3rd September, we have the opportunity for someone to join our team as a Teaching Assistant. You will be joining a well-established, supportive, and successful department that has a strong team ethos. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an expanding, professional and passionate team.

You will provide support for individual and groups of students within mainstream classes across the full range of subjects. You might also support small groups of students who are in receipt of intervention packages.

No experience is necessary, although GCSE (or equivalent) grade C Maths and English are desirable. We are looking for applicants with a warm and caring approach towards students, high expectations and a passion for working with young people.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous experience or for someone who is looking to move into education for the first time. We offer comprehensive training to all candidates, especially those who have never undertaken the role before and there are opportunities for continued professional development whilst in post.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer-

• A unique opportunity to work within aGoldRights Respecting School with a strong community ethos

• A supportive CPD programme

• Free on-site parking

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

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 check is required for all successful candidates.

Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Clyst Vale Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 936 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clyst Vale Community College website
• Email address: recruitment@clystvale.org
• Phone number: 01392 463936
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clyst-vale-community-college

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

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