Teaching Assistant
Ref: SCH-TFFT-0015 6 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 29.50 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: NJC - B3The Role
A small school with a big heart! Hawkchurch CofE Primary School, our lovely village school is situated in beautiful east Devon, on the Somerset and Dorset border. Our rural location makes for an excellent learning environment, where everyone matters.
Our school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values. We are a warm and welcoming community that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for all.
We 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
The position is for 29.5 hours per week
Term time only (38 weeks per year)
Skills
| Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above |
Essential
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| First Aid qualification or willingness to gain one |
Desirable
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| Diploma in supporting pupils or equivalent |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Able to promote inclusion of all pupils |
Essential
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| Able to interact positively with a group of children or on a one-to-one basis |
Essential
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| Awareness of school policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety and Data Protection |
Desirable
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| Able to undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil's responses as well as working on own initiative |
Desirable
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| Aware of the expectation to approach difference positively and able to adopt an inclusive approach to pupils of all backgrounds |
Essential
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| Able to use ICT equipment e.g. iPads, Chromebooks |
Essential
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| Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults |
Essential
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| Good literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to at least level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework |
Essential
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| Good knowledge of the primary national curriculum |
Desirable
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| Able to manage children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and to be able to work effectively with them. |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the school |
Essential
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| Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required |
Desirable
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| Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children |
Desirable
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| Able to maintain confidentiality at all times |
Essential
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| Highly committed to the personal growth and development of children |
Essential
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| A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policies |
Essential
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| Able to develop a positive relationship with children and families. |
Essential
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| Able to remain calm in stressful situations |
Essential
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| Able to work effectively as part of a team |
Essential
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| Compassionate and resilient |
Essential
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| Experience | |
| Experience of working with children/young people with SEND |
Desirable
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| Experience of planning and delivering learning activities |
Desirable
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| Experience of working with children/young people |
Essential
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| Experience of working in a school or educational setting |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
First Federation Trust 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 requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Hawkchurch Church of England School
Hawkchurch
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5XD
Chris Threlfall
office@hawkchurch-primary... https://www.hawkchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk/