Key Role Information

Salary
£24,796 FTE
Job type
Temporary
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
04/01/2026 09:36
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
B3
Department
School
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
25.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

First Federation Trust, a multi academy trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum at Whitchurch Primary School


This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2026 for 25.5 hours a week. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.


  • 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.


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


 In return we offer:

•          the opportunity to work within a progressive and forward thinking multi academy trust

•          employee assistance programme

•          cycle to work scheme

•          contributory pension through Local Government Pension



Should you require more information about the position, please contact the School Administrator on office@whitchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk or 01822 616202


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 Including E-safety | Whitchurch Community Primary School


Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.





Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to promote inclusion of all pupilsessential
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

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


Whitchurch Community Primary School

Kerry Bargewell

office@whitchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

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.