Teaching Assistant

Kenton Primary School, Exeter, EX6 8JT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 August 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: £25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (Actual) Working hours 08:45-12:45 Monday - Friday inclusive

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role involves working closely with the class teacher to provide one-to-one support for individual pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and when possible, supporting small groups across a range of abilities and curriculum areas.

What makes us special

Kenton Primary is a small, friendly school with big heart. We believe in creating a happy, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and kind. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by laughter, creativity, and the occasional glitter explosion!

We’re looking for someone who:

• ü Has experience with working with children, particularly those with SEND (desirable).
• ü Has the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• ü Is friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• ü Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• ü Can be a clam and supportive presence.
• ü Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• ü Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.

In this role you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils, helping them access learning and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, ensuring their personal care needs are met in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.

We offer

• A role where your work really matters - make a meaningful impact on children’s wellbeing every day
• A rewarding role in a positive environment
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of c17%.
• A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year
• Ongoing professional development

*employer contributions set by the Local Government Pension Scheme

How to apply

If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive - we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included in the information pack attached. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description.

To learn more about our wonderful school please contact us to arrange a visit. Please do also have a look at our website: Kenton Primary School

The closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd September at 9am, Interviews will be held on 9th September 2027.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via your account on my new term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk

Early applications are encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding promoting the welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

To view some of our key policies please click on the links below:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Data Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy

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 Kenton Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 62 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kenton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-primary-school

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