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Teaching Assistant

Salary £25,989 -£26,403
Location The Duchy School, Exeter
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

The Duchy are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning in both the classroom and small‑group settings.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND
  • Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions
  • Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources
  • Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence
  • You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring energy, compassion and commitment to the role.

Essential qualities include:

  • Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age
  • Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning
  • Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to relate well to both children and adults

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum
  • Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy
  • NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 29th April 2026, interviews will be held on Thursday 7th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

Through having high expectations for all, we constantly strive to promote the overall development of all members of our school community to enable them to reach their full potential. We are a welcoming and motivational school that nurtures and supports pupils to learn transferable skills for life-long learning.

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

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