Teaching Assistant

Southmead School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU

44 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 July 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 (FTE) hourly rate £13.47 - £13.69 pay award pending

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term 7th September 2026 until 31st August 2027

28.75 hours per week / 38 weeks (Term time only 8.30 - 3.15 Monday - Friday less morning break & lunch break)

Hourly rate £13.47 - £13.69 (FTE £25,989 - £26,403) pay award pending.

Southmead Primary School is a friendly popular school with a caring family ethos. Our pupils are at the centre of everything we do. The Headteacher and Governors are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistant to support pupils with their learning in our Key Stage 2 classes. We are looking for a motivated team player ideally with experience of working with children with a range of needs both individually and in small groups. A positive and encouraging attitude is essential, as is kindness, patience and an ability to use your initiative. The role will include some small group interventions and may include some class cover for suitably qualified candidates. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.

In return, we can offer you a friendly, inclusive school with an exciting and motivating curriculum. We have the community at the heart of our education, where we work together to enjoy learning and provide pupils with the knowledge and skills to help them in the future. You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive team and there will be ongoing opportunities for training.

We are looking for someone with the following essential qualities:

A Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Although we would welcome HLTA’s or teachers who want to remain / stay in education.

Experience of working with children and/or children with additional needs (this can include your own children or in another setting)

Experience of delivering 1:1 and/or small group interventions

Experience of setting clear and consistent boundaries

A positive and encouraging attitude

Kindness and patience

A willingness to learn and undertake CPD

Ability to work within a team

A willingness to enhance the school curriculum

GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths

In return we can offer

A friendly and supportive school team

Term Time only working

Local Government Pension

This role requires the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Southmead Primary School is located in an 'area of outstanding beauty', has extensive grounds and community sports facilities. Our curriculum is stimulating, relevant to life in our global community in the 21st century.

Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school.

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.southmead.devon.sch.uk. Please state which post (s) you are applying for on your application form and address it to the Headteacher. Completed application forms should be returned to adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk.

Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this post.

Closing date: noon on 7th September 2026

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 Southmead School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southmead-school

Southmead Primary School is located in an 'area of outstanding beauty', has extensive grounds and community sports facilities. Our curriculum is stimulating and relevant to life in our global community in the 21st century.

Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school.

Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this post.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay