Teaching Assistant & Mealtime Assistant

About this role

We are seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our
support team at Chulmleigh Primary School.

The successful candidate will initially
work in the Reception class. You will be
tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of individual
pupils whilst being an excellent team player and communicator. Previous experience of working with pupils
with different abilities would be an advantage.

Candidates should demonstrate the
following skills and attributes:

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A good standard of English and Mathematics

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Excellent communication skills

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Patience and positivity

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Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for
all our pupils

– The ability to support colleagues, use
positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its

excellent
provision for all pupils

We are pleased to be able to offer
the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post
involves supervising and providing support pupils during the lunch break.

The working pattern within the
roles will be:

Teaching
Assistant Monday to Friday 8.45 am – 12.00 pm and 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm

Mealtime
Assistant Monday to Friday 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm

The work pattern allows
for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break between 12.00 pm to 12.30 pm.

A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment, which can be found on our website.

Please download and complete the application form, which is available in the attachments section of the vacancy and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Tuesday, 10th November 2026. All applications will be acknowledged

Closing Date: 10 am Tuesday, 10th November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 18th November 2026