Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Tavistock, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Christopher's Multi Academy Tust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Teaching Assistant – St Rumon’s Church of England Infant School
Contract Term: Fixed term until 31st August 2026 (extension beyond but will be subject to funding)
Hours – Part time 10.33hrs per week. 39 weeks per annum
Expected to be: Monday & Tuesdays 9am – 12:15pm and 1:15pm – 3:10pm
Salary - SC Grade 2 – Scale points 3 - 5, Starting Salary £5,981 per year (FTE £24,796)
Term Time only – 39 weeks per annum
Required: ASAP
St Rumon’s CE Infant School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be able to support one of our pupils on a 1:1 basis. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference to the provision for our pupils. If you are enthusiastic and motivated about supporting pupils to access the curriculum, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences for young minds, we want to hear from you.
Successful candidates will: -
• Be able to assist pupils to learn and reach their full potential
• Have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils
• Work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
• Create and maintain a purposeful learning environment
• Have experience of delivering interventions for children
We will offer you: -
• Happy, enthusiastic and polite children
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos
• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development
Applicants should outline the experience and expertise they would bring to this role that match the person specification in their personal statement.
To apply please visit the Trust website: Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) for an online application form, which should be completed by 12pm on Monday 16th March 2026. Provisional interview date Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
Contract Term: Fixed term until 31st August 2026 (extension beyond but will be subject to funding)
Hours – Part time 10.33hrs per week. 39 weeks per annum
Expected to be: Monday & Tuesdays 9am – 12:15pm and 1:15pm – 3:10pm
Salary - SC Grade 2 – Scale points 3 - 5, Starting Salary £5,981 per year (FTE £24,796)
Term Time only – 39 weeks per annum
Required: ASAP
St Rumon’s CE Infant School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be able to support one of our pupils on a 1:1 basis. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference to the provision for our pupils. If you are enthusiastic and motivated about supporting pupils to access the curriculum, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences for young minds, we want to hear from you.
Successful candidates will: -
• Be able to assist pupils to learn and reach their full potential
• Have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils
• Work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
• Create and maintain a purposeful learning environment
• Have experience of delivering interventions for children
We will offer you: -
• Happy, enthusiastic and polite children
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos
• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development
Applicants should outline the experience and expertise they would bring to this role that match the person specification in their personal statement.
To apply please visit the Trust website: Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) for an online application form, which should be completed by 12pm on Monday 16th March 2026. Provisional interview date Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.