The First Federation Trust
About The First Federation Trust
Starting life as a small group of South Devon schools in 2006, today First Federation Trust has grown into a well-established multi-academy trust with a family of 29 primary schools across Devon, Plymouth and West Dorset. As a Trust, we celebrate the diversity and distinctiveness of each primary school while benefiting from working collaboratively, sharing our collective experience, and providing support and inspiration to one another.
Our main purpose is to provide the best education for all while encouraging every individual to aspire, flourish and achieve within their community, now and in the future.
Each school is supported by our central team, whose wide range of skills and expertise include finance, HR, marketing, governance, safeguarding, legal and more. The team offers a range of services to each school, ensuring they can focus on their core task of teaching and learning.
We seek to enhance the provision and maintain or improve standards at all our schools, while enabling them to maintain their individual identities and the freedom to shape and deliver a curriculum that reflects their school’s values and the aspirations of the children they serve.
You can find out more about the primary schools in our trust here.
Why work for us
First Federation Trust’s strengths lie in its partnership culture – one of working in collaboration, both within our schools, and outside our Trust with other educational colleagues and settings, to bring about the most positive outcomes for all our pupils.
Whatever role or level, we are committed to supporting staff in their professional development and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Professional and career development pathways, coaching and mentoring.
- Fast-track process to explore new opportunities across the trust family of schools.
- Teacher or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to a free and confidential employee wellbeing programme.
- Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme.
If you would like to find out more about us, take a look at our website or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch by email or telephone (01626) 244920.
The First Federation Trust Vacancies
HR Coordinator - 30 hrs per week; 42 weeks per year (Axminster or Newton Abbot based)
HR Coordinator - 30 hrs per week; 42 weeks per year (Axminster or Newton Abbot based)
The First Federation Trust, Newton Abbot
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The First Federation Trust, Newton Abbot
HR Coordinator - 30 hrs per week; 42 weeks per year (Axminster or Newton Abbot based)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,572.00 Annually (FTE)
£22,211.98 (Actual salary)
Cleaner - Mary Dean's Primary School
Cleaner - Mary Dean's Primary School
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's Primary School is seeking to appoint a cleaner for 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade A2 - £5,358.77 actual
Mary Deans CE Primary - School Admin Assistant, 25 hours per week
Mary Deans CE Primary - School Admin Assistant, 25 hours per week
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's Primary School are seeking to appoint an Admin Assistant for 25 hrs per week, term-time.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade B3: Actual salary £13,965
Bere Alston Primary Academy - Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant, 27.5hpw
Bere Alston Primary Academy - Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant, 27.5hpw
Bere Alston Primary Academy, Yelverton, Devon
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Bere Alston Primary Academy, Yelverton, Devon
A Teaching Assistant is required to work with children with SEND at Bere Alston Primary Academy. Hours are 27.5 per week, term time only (some flexibility on hours). This is a maternity cover positio...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £14,967.72
Membury Primary School Mealtime Assistant
Membury Primary School Mealtime Assistant
Membury Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
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Membury Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
Membury Meal Time Assistant 5 hours per week
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,679.38 Annually (Actual)
Grade A £12.26 per hour
Aveton Gifford Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
Aveton Gifford Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School, Kingsbridge, Devon
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Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School, Kingsbridge, Devon
Aveton Gifford Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £22,418.00 - £23,136.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade C £12.85 - £13.26
St Budeaux Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
St Budeaux Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
St Budeaux Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £22,418.00 - £23,136.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade C £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15.85 hrs per week
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15.85 hrs per week
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's CE Primary School are looking to appoint a fixed term specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for 15.85 hrs per week
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £8,626.00 - £9,185.00 Annually (Actual)
B/C grade
Hawkchurch CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant, 17.5 hours per week, term time
Hawkchurch CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant, 17.5 hours per week, term time
Hawkchurch Church of England School, Axminster, Devon
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Hawkchurch Church of England School, Axminster, Devon
Hawkchurch CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant, 17.5hpw, term time only
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (Actual)
£9524.91 (actual)
Westcliff SEND support Teaching Assistant; 27.92 hours pw; fixed term; term time only; 38 weeks per year
Westcliff SEND support Teaching Assistant; 27.92 hours pw; fixed term; term time only; 38 weeks per year
Westcliff Primary Academy, Dawlish, Devon
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Westcliff Primary Academy, Dawlish, Devon
Westcliff Teaching Assistant SEND Support
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £15,196.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Pay grade B3 FTE £24,027 £12.45 p/h
Axminster Community Primary Academy; Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only);
Axminster Community Primary Academy; Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only);
Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
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Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
Axminster Community Primary Academy; Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover) 32.5 hours per week; 38 weeks per year (term time only)
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £18,250.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Grade C5; actual pay: £18,250 pa (£12.85 per hour)
Lady Seaward's Primary, Exeter - Breakfast Club Playworker, 5 hours per week, term time
Lady Seaward's Primary, Exeter - Breakfast Club Playworker, 5 hours per week, term time
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
Lady Seaward's Primary, Exeter - Breakfast Club Playworker, 5 hours per week, term time
- Temporary | Part-Time
- £24,790.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £2,807
Lady Seaward's Primary - Level 2 or 3 Nursery TA, 32.5hpw
Lady Seaward's Primary - Level 2 or 3 Nursery TA, 32.5hpw
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
Lady Seaward's CE Primary School Nursery require a Level 2 or 3 Nursery TA for 32.5pw until the end of August 2025
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £17,689
Caretaking - Two Positions - Axminster Primary School - 25hpw - Loders/Marshwood Primary School - 10hpw (Please state on your application which position you are applying for)
Caretaking - Two Positions - Axminster Primary School - 25hpw - Loders/Marshwood Primary School - 10hpw (Please state on your application which position you are applying for)
Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
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Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
We are looking for 2 highly practical and organised caretakers with an eye for detail to join our caretaking team. We need you to use your knowledge and experience to identify potential issues and wo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,992.00 - £27,711.00 Monthly
Hourly Rate £13.47 - £14.36 (D8 -D12) Axminster - 25hpw, Loders/Marshwood 10hpw
Mary Dean's Primary School - Mealtime Assistant, 5.85 hrs per week, term time
Mary Dean's Primary School - Mealtime Assistant, 5.85 hrs per week, term time
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's Primary School are looking to recruit a Mealtime Assistant for 5.85 hrs per week
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 - £83,464.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade A2 - Actual salary £3144.88 (£12.26 per hour)
Part-time SEND Teaching Assistant, 15 hrs per week
Part-time SEND Teaching Assistant, 15 hrs per week
Whitchurch Community Primary School, Tavistock, Devon
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Whitchurch Community Primary School, Tavistock, Devon
Fixed term SEND Teaching Assistant is required at Whitchurch Primary School in Tavistock for 15 hrs per week
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £8,164.21 , £11.79 per hour
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15hrs per week until 31st August 2025
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15hrs per week until 31st August 2025
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's CE Primary School are looking to appoint a fixed term specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for 15hrs per week
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: 8164.21
St Budeaux Primary - Mealtime Assistant 5hpw
St Budeaux Primary - Mealtime Assistant 5hpw
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
St Budeaux Primary - Mealtime Assistant 5hpw term time only
- Temporary | Part-Time
- £2,679.00 Annually (Actual)
Chudleigh Knighton Meal Time Assistant
Chudleigh Knighton Meal Time Assistant
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
Chudleigh Knighton Meal Time Assistant 5 hours per week
- Permanent/Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: Permanent aspect = £1,607.63 ; 2 Hrs FTC=£1,071.75 Total = £2,679.38
Mrs Ethelston's - Delivery Driver & Meal Server (4.5hrs per week, term time only)
Mrs Ethelston's - Delivery Driver & Meal Server (4.5hrs per week, term time only)
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, Lyme Regis, Devon
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, Lyme Regis, Devon
Mrs Ethelston's - Delivery Driver & Meal Server (4.5hrs per week, term time only)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary £2,411.44
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Part of The First Federation Trust
The First Federation Trust Vacancies
HR Coordinator - 30 hrs per week; 42 weeks per year (Axminster or Newton Abbot based)
HR Coordinator - 30 hrs per week; 42 weeks per year (Axminster or Newton Abbot based)
The First Federation Trust, Newton Abbot
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The First Federation Trust, Newton Abbot
HR Coordinator - 30 hrs per week; 42 weeks per year (Axminster or Newton Abbot based)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,572.00 Annually (FTE)
£22,211.98 (Actual salary)
Cleaner - Mary Dean's Primary School
Cleaner - Mary Dean's Primary School
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's Primary School is seeking to appoint a cleaner for 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade A2 - £5,358.77 actual
Mary Deans CE Primary - School Admin Assistant, 25 hours per week
Mary Deans CE Primary - School Admin Assistant, 25 hours per week
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's Primary School are seeking to appoint an Admin Assistant for 25 hrs per week, term-time.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade B3: Actual salary £13,965
Bere Alston Primary Academy - Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant, 27.5hpw
Bere Alston Primary Academy - Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant, 27.5hpw
Bere Alston Primary Academy, Yelverton, Devon
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Bere Alston Primary Academy, Yelverton, Devon
A Teaching Assistant is required to work with children with SEND at Bere Alston Primary Academy. Hours are 27.5 per week, term time only (some flexibility on hours). This is a maternity cover positio...
- Maternity Cover | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £14,967.72
Membury Primary School Mealtime Assistant
Membury Primary School Mealtime Assistant
Membury Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
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Membury Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
Membury Meal Time Assistant 5 hours per week
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £2,679.38 Annually (Actual)
Grade A £12.26 per hour
Aveton Gifford Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
Aveton Gifford Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School, Kingsbridge, Devon
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Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School, Kingsbridge, Devon
Aveton Gifford Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £22,418.00 - £23,136.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade C £12.85 - £13.26
St Budeaux Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
St Budeaux Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
St Budeaux Primary - Administrator - 37 hrs per week, 41 weeks per year
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £22,418.00 - £23,136.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade C £12.85 - £13.26 per hour
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15.85 hrs per week
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15.85 hrs per week
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's CE Primary School are looking to appoint a fixed term specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for 15.85 hrs per week
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £8,626.00 - £9,185.00 Annually (Actual)
B/C grade
Hawkchurch CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant, 17.5 hours per week, term time
Hawkchurch CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant, 17.5 hours per week, term time
Hawkchurch Church of England School, Axminster, Devon
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Hawkchurch Church of England School, Axminster, Devon
Hawkchurch CE Primary School - Teaching Assistant, 17.5hpw, term time only
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (Actual)
£9524.91 (actual)
Westcliff SEND support Teaching Assistant; 27.92 hours pw; fixed term; term time only; 38 weeks per year
Westcliff SEND support Teaching Assistant; 27.92 hours pw; fixed term; term time only; 38 weeks per year
Westcliff Primary Academy, Dawlish, Devon
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Westcliff Primary Academy, Dawlish, Devon
Westcliff Teaching Assistant SEND Support
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £15,196.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Pay grade B3 FTE £24,027 £12.45 p/h
Axminster Community Primary Academy; Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only);
Axminster Community Primary Academy; Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only);
Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
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Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
Axminster Community Primary Academy; Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Maternity Cover) 32.5 hours per week; 38 weeks per year (term time only)
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £18,250.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Grade C5; actual pay: £18,250 pa (£12.85 per hour)
Lady Seaward's Primary, Exeter - Breakfast Club Playworker, 5 hours per week, term time
Lady Seaward's Primary, Exeter - Breakfast Club Playworker, 5 hours per week, term time
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
Lady Seaward's Primary, Exeter - Breakfast Club Playworker, 5 hours per week, term time
- Temporary | Part-Time
- £24,790.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £2,807
Lady Seaward's Primary - Level 2 or 3 Nursery TA, 32.5hpw
Lady Seaward's Primary - Level 2 or 3 Nursery TA, 32.5hpw
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
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Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, Exeter, Devon
Lady Seaward's CE Primary School Nursery require a Level 2 or 3 Nursery TA for 32.5pw until the end of August 2025
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £17,689
Caretaking - Two Positions - Axminster Primary School - 25hpw - Loders/Marshwood Primary School - 10hpw (Please state on your application which position you are applying for)
Caretaking - Two Positions - Axminster Primary School - 25hpw - Loders/Marshwood Primary School - 10hpw (Please state on your application which position you are applying for)
Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
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Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon
We are looking for 2 highly practical and organised caretakers with an eye for detail to join our caretaking team. We need you to use your knowledge and experience to identify potential issues and wo...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,992.00 - £27,711.00 Monthly
Hourly Rate £13.47 - £14.36 (D8 -D12) Axminster - 25hpw, Loders/Marshwood 10hpw
Mary Dean's Primary School - Mealtime Assistant, 5.85 hrs per week, term time
Mary Dean's Primary School - Mealtime Assistant, 5.85 hrs per week, term time
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's Primary School are looking to recruit a Mealtime Assistant for 5.85 hrs per week
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 - £83,464.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade A2 - Actual salary £3144.88 (£12.26 per hour)
Part-time SEND Teaching Assistant, 15 hrs per week
Part-time SEND Teaching Assistant, 15 hrs per week
Whitchurch Community Primary School, Tavistock, Devon
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Whitchurch Community Primary School, Tavistock, Devon
Fixed term SEND Teaching Assistant is required at Whitchurch Primary School in Tavistock for 15 hrs per week
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: £8,164.21 , £11.79 per hour
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15hrs per week until 31st August 2025
Mary Dean's CE Primary School - Specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant , 15hrs per week until 31st August 2025
Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth, Devon
Mary Dean's CE Primary School are looking to appoint a fixed term specialist SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant for 15hrs per week
- Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £24,027.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: 8164.21
St Budeaux Primary - Mealtime Assistant 5hpw
St Budeaux Primary - Mealtime Assistant 5hpw
St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
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St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon
St Budeaux Primary - Mealtime Assistant 5hpw term time only
- Temporary | Part-Time
- £2,679.00 Annually (Actual)
Chudleigh Knighton Meal Time Assistant
Chudleigh Knighton Meal Time Assistant
Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
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Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
Chudleigh Knighton Meal Time Assistant 5 hours per week
- Permanent/Fixed Term | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary: Permanent aspect = £1,607.63 ; 2 Hrs FTC=£1,071.75 Total = £2,679.38
Mrs Ethelston's - Delivery Driver & Meal Server (4.5hrs per week, term time only)
Mrs Ethelston's - Delivery Driver & Meal Server (4.5hrs per week, term time only)
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, Lyme Regis, Devon
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, Lyme Regis, Devon
Mrs Ethelston's - Delivery Driver & Meal Server (4.5hrs per week, term time only)
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,656.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary £2,411.44
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of The First Federation Trust
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