Teaching Assistant: Permanent, part time

27.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade C: £13.92 to £14.14 - depending on experience

Also

Mealtime Assistant: Permanent, part time

3.75 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade A - £13.28

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at Chulmleigh Primary School.

The successful candidate will initially work in the Reception class.  You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of individual pupils 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 pupils during the lunch break.

The working pattern within the roles will be:

Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 8.45 am – 12.00 pm and 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm

Mealtime Assistant Monday to Friday 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm

The work pattern allows for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break between 12.00 pm to 12.30 pm.

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. Employees of Chulmleigh Academy Trust also benefit from a comprehensive well-being service.

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 accessed using the link provided – Candidate Pack.  

Please download and complete the application form which is available in the attachment section of the vacancy and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Tuesday, 10^th November 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 Tuesday, 10^th November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 18^th November 2026