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Teaching Assistant

Whitchurch Community Primary School

Tavistock

Salary
£26,016 FTE
Applications close
14 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£26,016FTE
Location
Tavistock
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
14 October 2026

What this pays

Advertised pay

£26,016 FTE

The annual salary a full-time post-holder would receive. Part-time or term-time post-holders normally receive less than this figure.

As advertised: “£26,016 FTE”

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About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum. This is a fixed term role for 32.5 hour per week, term-time until 31st August 2027.

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.

In return we offer:

  • The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust.
  • Access to a free and confidential employee health and wellbeing programme, providing physical and mental health support in areas such as physiotherapy, counselling, menopause, etc.
  • Opportunity to join the local government pension scheme.
  • Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme.

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 Whitchurch Community Primary School

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
14 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
13 October 2026

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