Teaching Assistants

Blackpool Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 26,016.00 FTE

Teaching Assistants job summary

We are looking for two or three enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individuals to work alongside the class teachers across all areas of the curriculum.

We have a number of hours available for this position which could be covered by two or three people on either a full-time or part time basis. Please state clearly in your application the number of days that you are interested in working. These are fixed-term positions until 31st August 2027.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

To deliver targeted interventions.

To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.

To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school

You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion

There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust 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.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Safeguarding and Keeping Safe | Blackpool Church of England Primary School. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

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 Blackpool Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blackpool Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackpool-church-of-england-primary-school

Blackpool Church of England Primary School is situated on the very edge of Dartmoor National Park. It is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. It is a mixed primary school for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years and marries the best aspects of a large Primary with an idyllic rural setting.

We make the most of our unique position by linking it to our curriculum design, so that the children learn to value and appreciate their locality.

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