Teaching Assistant - Brixington Primary School (First Federation Trust)

About this Role

Brixington Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.

This role is to start as soon as possible and is fixed term until 31 August 2027.

• Build a strong, trusting relationship with a pupil who requires consistent, nurturing and emotionally attuned adult support to engage successfully in school.
• Support emotional regulation throughout the school day, using co-regulation strategies, sensory approaches and calm, predictable routines.
• Use visual supports, clear communication and structured transitions to help the pupil understand expectations and access learning.
• Adapt learning activities to the pupil's interests, engagement levels and preferred multi-sensory learning styles, working closely with the class teacher and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo).
• Facilitate positive social interaction with peers, modelling communication skills, turn-taking and co-operative play.
• Provide regular sensory and movement breaks, maintaining a safe environment and responding flexibly to changing emotional and sensory needs.
• About First Federation

Our trust started life as a small group of schools in South Devon and our founding schools have been working together since 2006.

We have a wonderfully diverse range of schools from two-class village schools to larger urban primaries, which benefit from working collaboratively, sharing collective experience and providing support and inspiration to one another.

We are driven by our values and committed to providing the best possible education for all the children in our schools.

Our vision is that every individual will aspire, flourish and achieve within the heart of their community.

We offer staff the chance to expand on their skills and knowledge, and progress within the organisation.

From our partnership with Initial Teacher Training providers, which offers Primary Teacher Training Courses and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), to promoting outstanding career development through our pathways, we support our colleagues at every step of their career.

To find out more, visit the website, follow us on social channels, or get in touch by telephone 01626 244920.

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

First Federation Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.

You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

How to Apply

Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

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