Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Stowford School, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0BG

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.26 - £13.69 Hourly Grade C (SCP 5 - 7)

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) job summary

Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a creative, flexible and proactive candidate with a strong knowledge of how to support learning and provide care for children. The successful applicant should:

be able to demonstrate a patient, calm and encouraging approach

be able to build positive relationships with children and staff

be willing to work as part of a team

be willing to work flexibly in the school/nursery

be able to support children of all abilities/provide 1:1 support for children with specific needs

have good numeracy/literacy skills.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please apply by 9.00am on 2nd February 2026

Interview date: TBC

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.

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 Stowford School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 436 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stowford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stowford-school

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