Teaching Assistant – Level 2, St Leonard's CofE Primary School
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week: 9.10am – 3.15pm (includes a 30 min lunch duty, a 30min lunch break)
Salary: SC-2. NJC points 3-5. Actual Salary £15,798 - £16,300 (FTE £24,796 -£25,583)
Term Time only – 38 weeks per annum
Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme
Are you passionate about helping children 'be the best they can be?' Are you enthusiastic about helping child learn through play and hands on experiences? Do you want to work in a happy school that puts children at the heart of all we do?
Then we want to hear from you We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team.
St Leonard's CofE Primary School, in Exeter, is proud to be part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. We are a community school that serves around 600 pupils, set in extensive grounds filled with wide open spaces and woodlands that allow our children to engage in the wonder of outdoor learning.
We have experienced continued growth and success thanks to our dedicated staff.
Your role will be to support the learning and needs of different pupils, supporting children with SEND, assisting classes and running small group activities. You will have had some previous experience in working with children and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike, encouraging everyone to be the 'best that they can be'.
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Applications need to be completed by 9am on Friday 10th October. Provisional Interview date is Wednesday 15th October.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: From £15,798.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/10/2025