Tavistock Primary and Nursery School is a larger than average, good, maintained school that is situated in the heart of its community on the edge of Dartmoor.
We are looking to appoint a Team of SEN Teaching Assistants who are passionate about education, enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to demonstrate that they can work effectively in our school, showing care and professionalism, whilst being an active member of our school.
These posts are fixed term linked to funding.
SEN Teaching Assistant positions to work across our school, Monday - Friday for either 30 hours a week with half an hour for lunch or hours a week with an hour for lunch, term time only.
SEN Teaching Assistant part time two days a week, to be worked on a Monday and Tuesday for 13 hours a week with half an hour for lunch, term time only.
Meal Time Assistant to assist with lunch time both in the lunch hall and with outside play Monday - Friday 5 hours a week. This role is fixed term for 2 terms until 31st August 2026.
If you have a caring and sensitive approach with a good understanding of the importance of positive relationships with pupils, are able to work with initiative, creativity and a willingness to work flexibly, please download the application form for support staff from our school website.
We will offer:
A dedicated and experienced staff who work very closely together
Happy and enthusiastic children
An environment where every child is enabled to reach their potential
A committed and pro-active governing body
A strong community of parents who care and support the school
Please telephone 01822 616044 for an informal discussion, or to book an appointment to view the school with either our Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher SENDCo or School Business Manager.
We 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 a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
An application form, job description and person specification is available on our school website:
Please return the completed application form to by 3pm 7th January 2026.