Teaching Assistant in Tavistock

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work might occasionally, but not regularly, take place outside the main teaching area.

Milton Abbot School is a small, welcoming village primary school set in the beautiful countryside of West Devon. Our school benefits from a strong sense of community, positive relationships with families and a nurturing ethos where every child is known and valued. We are proud of our caring environment, high expectations and commitment to ensuring that all children develop a love of learning.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, helping to provide engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning experiences for pupils across the school. The successful candidate will share our commitment to putting children at the heart of everything we do, demonstrate flexibility and initiative in supporting learning, and contribute positively to the life of our school community. We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about working with children and who can build positive relationships that help all pupils succeed.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals. The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children.

We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement. Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this.

We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning. We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is proud to be an inclusive employer that champions equality, diversity and respect. We are committed to creating a working environment where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed. We have a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any form of inappropriate conduct and expect all members of our community to uphold these standards.