Teaching Assistant - Primary

Whipton Barton Junior School, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3JP

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.5 hours a week/38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,109 (FTE £25,185)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Whipton Barton Federation, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every child is valued, inspired, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school is proud to serve a diverse and engaged community, and we firmly believe in the importance of fostering a love for learning, creativity, and critical thinking from a young age. We are a school where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated person to join us as a teaching assistant.

What the school offers its staff

Our school offers a supportive and dedicated team of professionals who work together to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education. We provide an excellent package of professional development opportunities and encourage all our staff to grow and thrive within their role.

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

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant May 26 _compressed.pdf - 1.24 MB (opens in new tab)

About Whipton Barton Junior School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whipton Barton Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@whiptonbarton.org
• Phone number: 01392 466072
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whipton-barton-junior-school

Whipton Barton Federation consists of a Nursery, Infant and Junior Schools

Arranging a visit to Whipton Barton Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@whiptonbarton.org.

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