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Teaching Assistant

Musbury Primary School

Axminster

Salary
19,318.86
Applications close
5 November 2026

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Job details

Salary
19,318.86
Location
Axminster
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
5 November 2026

What this pays

Advertised pay

£19,319

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About the role

Musbury Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

To deliver targeted interventions. To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being. To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work. To cover the teacher in class during their PPA time To cover lunch duty daily

We are looking for the right person that can work 32.5 hours per week in a split role comprising of 22 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant, 5 hours per week as a Mealtime Assistant and 5.5 hours per week as a Cover Supervisor. Please see the job descriptions for all 3 roles

This position is fixed term to 31 August 2027

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

First Federation Trust 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.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

About Musbury Primary School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
teaching-assistant-cover-supervisor-and-mta
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
8 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
8 October 2026

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