at St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School Lapford

 17.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade C: £13.47 to £13.69 - depending on experience

Also

Part time, fixed term Mealtime Assistant

2.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Pay award pending for both roles

Grade A - £12.85

Required from 01 June 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School Lapford.

The successful candidate will support the development of a pupil in Key Stage 1 with additional needs.  You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of the individual pupil whilst being an excellent team player and communicator.  Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities would be an advantage. 

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• A good standard of English and Mathematics
• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and positivity
• Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils
• The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils

We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support for the pupil during the lunch break.

Both posts are fixed term and are available from 01 June 2026 to 31 December 2026 when the roles will be subject to a review.

The working pattern within the roles will be:

Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 8.45am – 12.15pm

Mealtime Assistant Monday to Friday 12.15pm to 12.45pm

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment which can be found in the attachment section below. 

Please download and complete the application form (in the attachment section below) and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk  by 10 am on Thursday, 14^th May 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

                                                        Closing date: 10 am Thursday, 14^th May 2026

                                                          Interview date: Thursday, 21^st May 2026