Teaching Assistant (Junior School)

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3-18. The Junior School provides an exceptional foundation for pupils, combining academic ambition with strong pastoral care and a vibrant co-curricular programme. We are seeking a dynamic, fixed-term Teaching Assistant on a full-time, term-time only basis.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Deputy Head of the Junior School and play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development.
• Work with individuals, small groups and whole classes to ensure all pupils can access learning effectively and achieve their potential.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, promote inclusion, self-esteem and independence while supporting pastoral care and providing feedback on progress.
• Support the delivery of learning activities and intervention programmes, adjusting tasks in response to pupil needs.
• Support ICT use, monitor and record progress, prepare resources, maintain classroom environments and contribute to displays.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policy, encourage positive conduct and maintain regular communication with staff, pupils and parents.
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtime, support playground duties and ensure equipment is safe and well maintained.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as reception duties and record keeping, as well as first aid support where required and trained.
• Support school events, sports fixtures and off-site visits.
• Attend meetings, training and INSET days, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the Junior School.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional, proactive, flexible and able to support across all areas of school life.
• Willingness to adapt support to individual pupil needs and to build positive relationships.
• Commitment to carrying out all duties in accordance with school health and safety procedures.
• Acceptance of a fixed-term, full-time, term-time only position.
• Ability to undergo child protection screening, DBS clearance and be willing to provide two satisfactory references specifically for this post.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Free school lunch during term time.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discretionary staff discount on school fees.
• Use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite.

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding Statement

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance. This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity.