Teaching Assistant (Phonics)

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

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 July 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 08:40-15:15 27.9 hrs per week 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 09/2026-06/2027
• Actual salary: £17,394

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 role

Starting in September, we have the opportunity for someone to join the SEND department as a Teaching Assistant specialising in delivering phonics teaching and early reading interventions. This is a fixed term contract to 30th June 2027 or on the return of the post holder.

You will provide support for individual and groups of students following the school’s chosen phonics programme (Read Write Inc Phonics).This will include monitoring pupil engagement and progress and adapting activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, EAL or those requiring additional support.

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 944 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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