Teaching Assistant at Drake's Church of England Primary School

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DCEPS/14124

Location

Middle Street, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7DQ

Contract Type

Permanent/Fixed Term/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12.85 - £13.47 Hourly
Term Time only

Hours Per Week

20.5

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 13th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBA

Interview Date(s) TBA

About this Role

Teaching Assistant
Part Time over 3 days (Weds - Fri)

17.75hrs per week paid as Teaching Assistant NJC Grade C
plus 1hr paid as Mealtime Assistant NJC Grade A and 1.75hrs as After School Club Assistant NJC Grade C

To commence September 2026.

For 2 days, you will work alongside the Class Teacher providing general class support including delivering tailored interventions and small group work under the direction of the teacher. The additional day is fixed term linked to EHCP funding for specific support for a pupil in KS2 with special educational needs requiring 1:1 support.

Please note - this position also requires one after school club duty on a Wednesday each week after school.

We are looking for an individual with a strong, sensitive and nurturing approach to children’s needs, who can be flexible, communicate effectively and think creatively.

In return, we will offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations, and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team in order to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel ‘special’. At the Link Academy Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise wellbeing, celebrate individuality, and recognise the vital contribution every colleague makes.

We are a collaborative, values‑driven family of small, nurturing, community‑focused schools, where no one works in isolation. Our schools work closely together in geographical clusters, sharing expertise, resources, and innovation, while also benefiting from the strength and support of the wider network of schools.

Under the leadership of our new CEO, we are entering an exciting period of growth and innovation. Fresh thinking, ambitious ideas, and a renewed focus on excellence are shaping the next chapter of our journey, making this a fantastic time to join us. This is an inspiring, supportive place to build your career, where you can flourish, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Ideally, you will:

Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents;
Have high expectations of children’s behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries;
Be willing to work as part of a team;
Be able to use your own initiative when required;
Have experience in a similar role in a school;

You should have literacy and numeracy to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

What we can offer you: