Teaching Assistant within our Pre-School/Reception Class

Kenton Primary School, Exeter, EX6 8JT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 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: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) 13 hours per week, 08:30-15:30 (with a 30-minute unpaid break) Mondays and Fridays / 39 weeks per year.

Teaching Assistant within our Pre-School/Reception Class job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant within our Pre-School/Reception Class to join our team. This role involves working closely with the class teacher to provide one-to-one support for individual pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and when possible, supporting small groups across a range of abilities and curriculum areas.

What makes us special

Kenton Primary is a small, friendly school with big heart. We believe in creating a happy, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and kind. As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by laughter, creativity, and the occasional glitter explosion!

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience with working with children, particularly those with SEND (desirable).
• Has a Level 3 EYSF key worker qualification
• Has the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Is friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can be a clam and supportive presence.
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.

In this role you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils, helping them access learning and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, ensuring their personal care needs are met in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.

We offer

• A role where your work really matters - make a meaningful impact on children’s wellbeing every day
• A rewarding role in a positive environment
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.9%
• A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year
• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive - we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description.

To learn more about the school please visit: Kenton Primary School

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th January at 9am, Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd February.

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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 Kenton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 53 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kenton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-primary-school

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