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Teaching Assistant

Rydon Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3LP

This 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

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.

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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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rydon-primary-school

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