Key Role Information

Salary
£25,185.00 - 25,583.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
02/09/2026 09:00
Interview
10 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP4 - SCP5
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Lady Seawards Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.


  1. To deliver targeted interventions.
  2. To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
  3. To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
  4. You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
  5. There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work.


We are also looking for a Wraparound Care Worker to work in out afterschool club Monday to Friday until 5.15pm each day. The Teaching Assistant role and Wraparound Care Worker roles can be combined to a 40 hours per week contract. Please state on your application if you would like to apply for both roles.


This is a fixed term contract until the 31st August 2027


Interviews will take place on Thursday 10th 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

Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and adultsessential
Able to use ICT equipment e.g. iPads, Chromebooksessential
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 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
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

Lady Seaward's is a small rural primary school set in the idyllic village of Clyst St George on the outskirts of Exeter, with easy access to the M5.  The school provides a secure, nurturing and challenging learning environment with a family atmosphere, where the children come first and has an excellent partnership with parents/carers and the local community. We have a wonderful team of supportive staff in the school, too.

Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School

Gemma Pattison

office@clyst-st-george.devon.sch.uk

Clyst St George
Lady Seaward’s
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0RE

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.