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Job Vacancy
Teaching Assistant required from September 2026.
Salary: NJC C6
Ideally you will have a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, and have experience of working with pupils with a range of needs. You will have initiative and be a confident communicator, with effective numeracy and literacy skills and a knowledge of communication and interaction difficulties.
This is ideally a full-time position of 30.0 hours per week (term-time only – 39 weeks per annum) to include 30 mins paid lunch duty and 30 mins unpaid lunch break per day, however part-time may be considered for the successful candidate. The post is temporary until 31st July 2027 in the first instance due to anticipated changes in funding.
Candidates will:
– Be passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for all children in the school
– Be able to prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively
– Be flexible and adaptable with a good sense of humour.
We can offer you
– A reflective and supportive school
– Motivated and enthusiastic children
– A friendly professional team committed to achieving the very best for the children
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is working within regulated activity and therefore requires an enhanced DBS disclosure including a barred list check.
Any candidate shortlisted for the role will be subject to an online search. This search will not form part of the shortlisting process and opportunities will be provided at interview to address any concerns which may come up during the search.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Interviews will take place w/c 14th September 2026.
Application forms can be downloaded below and should be returned via email to:
spearman@ottery-primary.devon.sch.uk or posted to:
Headteacher
Ottery St Mary Primary School
Longdogs Lane
Ottery St Mary
Devon EX11 1HY