Key Role Information

Salary
£24,796 FTE
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
08/01/2026 12:00
Interview
14/01/2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC - B3
Department
Teaching Assistant
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
29.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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






Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to promote inclusion of all pupilsessential

Personal Attributes

Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
Able to develop a positive relationship with children and families.essential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
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

About Us


Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School

Alex Spraggon

office@sidmouth-primary.devon.sch.uk

55 Woolbrook Road
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 9XB

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.