Key Role Information

Salary
£18,541 to £18,834 ACTUAL
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/09/2026 09:00
Interview
16 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP4 - SCP5
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to support a pupil / pupils with additional needs across the setting. The successful candidate will be required to:


• Establish constructive relationships with the pupil and encourage interaction with others

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

• 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

• Significant experience supporting pupils with SEND and diverse learning needs

• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff

• Have a proven track record of implementing high quality targeted interventions specifically linked to Communication and Interaction and Speech and Language.

• Display sufficient experience with implementing a total communication environment to support pupils with significant communication barriers and needs.

• Confidently leading interventions, supporting pupils with complex needs, contributing to planning and assessment, and promoting positive learning outcomes across the school

• Contribute to pupil reviews, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and progress reports.



The interview will be held on Wednesday 16th September



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.




Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

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

Experience

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

Personal Attributes

Compassionate and resilientessential
Able to work effectively as part of a teamessential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
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
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required

Qualifications

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

About Us


Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School

Simon Westwood

office@chudleigh-knighton.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.