Teaching Assistants

St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7DT

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847 - £27,274

Teaching Assistants job summary

Salary: NJC Grade C: £26,847 - £27,274 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £18,163 (C6) and £18,452 (C7) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern: These are two permanent positions working 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

St. Martin's C of E Primary School are seeking two committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic Key Stage 2 team from January 2027.

This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled, dedicated and supportive St Martin's team. Our school vision statement of ‘Being the best we can be for ourselves, for others and for God's world’ is woven through all aspects of school life, where opportunities for children are maximised, staff wellbeing and development are prioritised and nurturing relationships provide a safe space within which to learn and grow.

We want to appoint staff who share our Christian ethos, are passionate about learning and understand the importance that relationships play in creating a safe, secure and inspirational learning environment. The role will involve working closely with a class teacher and other teaching assistants to support our children, including those with complex needs, to learn and thrive.

Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential as training and support will be offered as part of your induction.

Our TAs are also required to take on half an hour of mealtime assistant duties each day as we believe it is good to have adults who know the children well supporting them to have safe and happy lunchtimes.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning in both the classroom and small‑group settings.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND

Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions

Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources

Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence

You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.

Essential qualities include:

Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age

Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning

Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to relate well to both children and adults

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum

Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Visits to the school would be welcomed and can be arranged via the school office: stmartins@thsp.org.uk or 01404 515409.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 27th November 2026, interviews will be held on 2nd December 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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 St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martin-s-cofe-primary-nursery-school-exeter

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