Key Role Information

Salary
£14,733 ACTUAL
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
13/10/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
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
25.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Membury is a small school at the heart of our village community in rural East Devon where we create close, supportive relationships. We know all children and families individually and have high expectations of behaviour and attainment. Our unique setting with one class for all children from Reception to Y6 allows us to tailor the learning to meet the needs of each child.


We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual to support a pupil with complex needs.


The successful candidate will be required to:

  1. Establish constructive relationships with the pupil and encourage interaction with others
  2. To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
  3. 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


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.



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

Experience

Experience of working in a school or educational settingessential
Experience of working with children/young people with SENDessential

Personal Attributes

Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or aboveessential

About Us


Membury Primary Academy

Heidi Wickens

office@membury-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.