Key Role Information

Salary
£15,637.75 Actual
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
04/12/2025 00:00
Interview
10 December 2025
Start
6 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
B
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
27.84
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Westcliff Primary School are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and highly motivated individual to support children across all ages and all areas of the curriculum to:

 

·        Supervise and provide support to SEND pupils, both individually and in small groups, ensuring they can access learning activities.

·        Support the class teacher to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

·        Establish constructive relationships with the pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

·        Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning activities.

·        Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

·        Provide feedback to the pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.

·        Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

·        Use effective behaviour management strategies to promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

·        Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to the pupil’s responses.

·        Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

·        Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

·        Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

·        Assist with the supervision of pupils at break and lunch times when required.

·        Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for the pupils under the supervision of the teacher.

·        Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

·        Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

·        In collaboration with the class teacher, organise and manage teaching space and resources to create and maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.


The position is for 27.84 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.20pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Term time only.


Job share will be considered

 

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalent

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to promote inclusion of all pupilsessential
Able to interact positively with a group of children or on a one-to-one basisessential
Aware of the expectation to approach difference positively and able to adopt an inclusive approach to pupils of all backgroundsessential
Able to use ICT equipment e.g. iPads, Chromebooksessential
Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and adultsessential
Good literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to at least level 2 of the National Qualifications Frameworkessential
Awareness of school policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety and Data Protection
Able to undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil's responses as well as working on own initiative
Good knowledge of the primary national curriculum
Able to manage children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and to be able to work effectively with them.

Experience

Experience of working with children/young peopleessential
Experience of working in a school or educational settingessential
Experience of working with children/young people with SEND
Experience of planning and delivering learning activities

Personal Attributes

Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Able to develop a positive relationship with children and families.essential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Able to work effectively as part of a teamessential
Compassionate and resilientessential
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or aboveessential
First Aid qualification or willingness to gain one
Diploma in supporting pupils or equivalent

About Us


Westcliff Primary Academy

Natasha Outhwaite

admin@westcliff.org.uk

First Avenue
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 9RA

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are


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