Teaching Assistant - Secondary Phase
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2124e3c5-72d0-4035-841a-b151c65f2da6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and creative practitioner to provide one to one support for students in the secondary phase of the school. It is desirable that candidates have grade C GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths and a good level of spoken English. We are seeking someone who is an excellent team member and who is able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children.
Responsibilities:
• Provide in-class support to students aged 11–16, including those with additional learning needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to assist with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Support students in small groups or one-to-one, both academically and socially.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Assist in the delivery of intervention programmes and support strategies.
• Help track student progress and maintain accurate records.
The post is temporary linked to student EHCP funding.
What the school offers its staff
Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique, all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils. Based in the new town of Cranbrook, the Campus is housed within a purpose-built modern building with very attractive school grounds and sports areas. The school has excellent facilities available for all curriculum areas to help ensure that all of our students enjoy their learning and they are successful academically.
Transport Links to Cranbrook Education Campus:
Rail (Train)
• The town is served by Cranbrook (Devon) railway station, on the West of England Main Line / East Devon Line.
• Trains provide hourly (or close to hourly) services, linking Cranbrook with Exeter St Davids / Exeter Central and continuing on to destinations like London Waterloo, among others.
Bus
• Several bus routes serve Cranbrook, provided by Stagecoach South West (and earlier services) — e.g. route 4, 4A, and 4B.
• The 4 / 4A link Cranbrook with Exeter, other nearby towns such as Ottery St Mary, Honiton.
Road & Cycling / Car
• Cranbrook lies near major roads: it’s roughly 2 km east of the M5 motorway, and north of the A30 road.
• There is a dedicated cycle / pedestrian link into Exeter via a bridge over the M5 (the Redhayes Bridge), which helps for cycling or walking commutes.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and creative practitioner to provide one to one support for students in the secondary phase of the school. It is desirable that candidates have grade C GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths and a good level of spoken English. We are seeking someone who is an excellent team member and who is able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children.
Responsibilities:
• Provide in-class support to students aged 11–16, including those with additional learning needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to assist with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Support students in small groups or one-to-one, both academically and socially.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Assist in the delivery of intervention programmes and support strategies.
• Help track student progress and maintain accurate records.
The post is temporary linked to student EHCP funding.
What the school offers its staff
Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique, all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils. Based in the new town of Cranbrook, the Campus is housed within a purpose-built modern building with very attractive school grounds and sports areas. The school has excellent facilities available for all curriculum areas to help ensure that all of our students enjoy their learning and they are successful academically.
Transport Links to Cranbrook Education Campus:
Rail (Train)
• The town is served by Cranbrook (Devon) railway station, on the West of England Main Line / East Devon Line.
• Trains provide hourly (or close to hourly) services, linking Cranbrook with Exeter St Davids / Exeter Central and continuing on to destinations like London Waterloo, among others.
Bus
• Several bus routes serve Cranbrook, provided by Stagecoach South West (and earlier services) — e.g. route 4, 4A, and 4B.
• The 4 / 4A link Cranbrook with Exeter, other nearby towns such as Ottery St Mary, Honiton.
Road & Cycling / Car
• Cranbrook lies near major roads: it’s roughly 2 km east of the M5 motorway, and north of the A30 road.
• There is a dedicated cycle / pedestrian link into Exeter via a bridge over the M5 (the Redhayes Bridge), which helps for cycling or walking commutes.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.