Brixington Primary Academy is an inclusive and nurturing community primary school for children aged 3-11.  We are located in the northern edge of the coastal town of Exmouth  with close links to the A376 and M5. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring teaching assistant who is able to work 1:1 with individual children as well as with small groups of children who have complex educational needs and present with challenging behaviour. 

The successful candidate with be able to:

• promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being
• liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• demonstrate a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion.

Experience of working with SEND children and children with  behavioural difficulties would be advantageous .

There is an element of Mealtime Assistant within this role where you will be required to support the pupils at lunchtime.

This role is fixed term until  31 August 2025.

We offer:

• A supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation
• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential
• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We recommend you visit Brixington Primary Academy, please telephone the school on 01395 266997 to arrange a convenient date and time or via email admin@Brixington.devon.sch.uk. However, please note the school is closed from 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025. 

Closing date:   9am on Thursday 9 January 2025

Interviews:  Wednesday 15 January 2025

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 an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Child Protection Policy . 

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Applications supported by recruitment consultancies will not be accepted.