Vacancies
Teaching Assistant - Copplestone Primary School (Devon Moors Federation)
21 hours per week - 39 weeks per year
Fixed Term - £12.45 - £12.65 per hour (depending on experience)
The Devon Moors Federation is an established eight-maintained school federation. It consists of Clyst Hydon, Copplestone, Filleigh, Kilmington, Lympstone, Shute, Spreyton and Upottery Primary Schools. We are also part of the United Schools Learning Partnership Co-Operative Trust, which we joined in February 2018.
Copplestone Primary School has 133 children on roll, and we are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team as soon as possible. You will be required to provide support both in and out of the classroom environment. This role also includes some lunchtime cover.
You must have a passion for helping children learn and develop, be able to build positive relationships and have good literacy, numeracy and communication skills. The candidate must have good numeracy/literacy skills to GCSE Grade C/level 4 or equivalent, and the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
The post is for 21 hours per week for 39 weeks of the year. This will be for five mornings per week, but the exact hours can be discussed at the interview. The start date will be 2nd September 2025. This is a fixed-term post to cover the long-term illness of a member of staff.
Please use the application pack below and view our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy. You can also apply via Devon Jobs. Only applications completed using the DCC Non-Teaching Staff application form will be considered. Do not send a CV. Please send applications to the Office Manager, Mrs Jayne Hall, on j.hall@shute-primary.org.uk. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to visit, please call the school office on 01363 84265.
The Devon Moors Federation is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
The Devon Moors Federation 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 the interview stage.
Closing date: by 9am on Friday, 11th July 2025
Interview date: Thursday, 17th July 2025