Teaching Assistant

Tidcombe Primary School, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4BP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 2 - Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 27.5 hours per week

Salary: STC Grade 2, NJC Points 3 - 6 Actual Salary £15,923 (FTE £24,796) subject to pay award increase

Term Time: 39 weeks per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 9am on 28th January 2026

Interview Date: provisional date held 2nd February 2026

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tidcombe Primary School, in Tiverton, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.

Tidcombe Primary School boasts a ‘good’ Ofsted rating. It is dedicated to embracing the arts and physical education, to deliver a rich curriculum entwined with day trips, sports and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Their values of empathy, aspiration, resilience, confidence and enquiry are embedded into the culture of the school, and they are well regarded within the community.

If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you. 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 have any issues applying for this role, please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on 28th January 2026. Provisional interview date 2nd February 2026.

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 Tidcombe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tidcombe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tidcombe-primary-school-tiverton

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