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  • Job start date

    2 September 2025

  • Closing date

    23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

12.85 - 13.26

Teaching Assistant x2 job summary

We are seeking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants to join our hardworking, dedicated and collaborative team, on a fixed term contract, based on SEND funding, until 31 August 2026. The roles are for 22.5 hours a week. The hours of work are flexible to the right candidate but will be 5 days a week. The role will include whole class support, 1:1 support and group work as directed by your line manager.

 

An understanding of the principles of trauma informed practice, what makes effective learning, a reflective but dynamic approach, good communication skills and a passion for making a difference to all children, are essential requirements for this post.

 

You will work as part of a team, under the direction of the SENDCo to ensure all children are receiving the best possible education to achieve their fullest potential and give them the best possible education to reach their full potential.

 

We expect our staff to be able to calm and nurture children, provide positive behaviour management and be able to support their social and emotional needs. We are an inclusive school and our children are at the heart of everything we do. The role would suit someone with experience of working with children with additional needs across the primary range.

 

St Thomas Primary School is situated just over the river Exe near the centre of Exeter. We are a single form entry school and are proud to be at the heart of the welcoming, vibrant, multi-cultural St Thomas Community. We want our children to REACH for their dreams by following our school values: Respect, Equality, Aspiration, Community and Harmony. 

Commitment to safeguarding

Exeter Learning Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

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About St Thomas Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
196 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
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St Thomas Primary School is a member of Exeter Learning Academy Trust, a primary trust with big ambitions for the children in our care. The school has been under the leadership of an acting Headteacher for 12 months and following the retirement of the substantive head teacher we are now looking to recruit a dedicated and ambitious school leader for our children.

St Thomas is a welcoming and happy school with an ethos of aspiration and achievement for all pupils. It sits within the heart of its community, has a strong family ethos and is well regarded. We will be looking for the successful candidate to continue to work closely with the community, ensure the school has a rich and diverse curriculum offer and that our most vulnerable pupils build strong and lasting relationships leading to excellent outcomes and great futures.

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