Teaching Assistant
Rydon Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LPThis job expired on 14 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Support grade C05 - C07
Teaching Assistant job summary
Temporary Teaching Assistant - 26.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Starting 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
Temporary Teaching Assistant - 15 hours per week , 39 weeks per year.
Starting 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
About the Role:
Rydon Primary School is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to provide high-quality support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This role will involve working closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, and other staff to ensure children with additional needs can access a broad and balanced curriculum, thrive socially and emotionally, and make strong progress.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and who has the skills and commitment to make a real difference in a child’s school experience.
About Our School:
Rydon Primary School is on an exciting journey of positive change and improvement. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong sense of community, where every child is supported to feel safe, happy, and able to achieve their best.
We are proud of our caring, nurturing ethos and our commitment to providing an education that meets the needs of all learners. Our staff work hard to create a supportive environment where children with a range of abilities and backgrounds can thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally.
There is a real buzz around the school as we continue to develop our curriculum, enhance our provision for children with additional needs, and strengthen the way we work with families. This is a fantastic time to join Rydon as we build on our strengths and shape an exciting future together.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEN, both in and out of the classroom
Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated learning activities
Implement learning and behaviour support plans as directed by the SENDCo or class teacher
Promote independence and confidence in pupils with additional needs
Support with personal care or physical needs where necessary (training will be provided)
Help monitor and record progress against targets and contribute to review meetings
Communicate effectively with teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals as required
Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold the school’s inclusive ethos
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience of working with children with SEN, particularly those with communication, social, emotional or learning needs
A calm, nurturing and adaptable approach
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training
What We Offer:
A supportive and welcoming staff team
A school community that values and celebrates inclusion
Ongoing training and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children
A vibrant school environment in a period of exciting transformation
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service
Further information about the job
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.
About Rydon Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 393 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rydon Primary School website
School location
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