Teaching Assistant

Blackdown Education Partnership; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is searching for a dedicated Teaching Assistant based in Cullompton. The role is part-time with fixed-term contract until July 2026. The ideal candidate will show compassion and creativity in supporting children from diverse backgrounds. Responsibilities include assisting in the classroom, supporting students on a 1:1 basis, and participating in mealtime supervision. No experience is necessary, but a caring attitude is essential. Applicants are encouraged to apply by 21st January 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Warm, firm and caring approach is essential.
• No prior experience necessary; desire to help children is key.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom and in small groups.
• Assist in mealtime supervision.
• Engage creatively with students to enhance their learning.

Skills

Compassionate approach to children

Creativity in the classroom

Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups

Job description

## Teaching Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Cullompton, DevonContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Until July 2026Salary: £17,452Posted: 5th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 21st January 2026 09:30 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527874Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Until July 2026* Job ID: 1527874* Share :Full Time Teaching Assistant (28.75 hours per week), with additional mealtime assistant responsibility (2.5 hours per week)Term time only (38 weeks per year)Teaching Assistant - £16,076 per year (NJC point 3); FTE £24,796Mealtime Assistant - £1,376 per year (NJC point 2); FTE £24,413Required from January 2026Fixed term until 17th July 2026.Uffculme Primary wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant.You will have a passion for working with children from different backgrounds to ensure they receive the education they deserve. You will bring a creative approach to the classroom and be willing to work with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups as well as supporting in the classroom.A warm, firm and caring approach to children is essential. No experience is necessary; however we are seeking someone who is compassionate and wants the very best for children.If you would like to be part of our friendly team of dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.Closing date: 9.30am 21st January 2026. Interviews to be held the following week. Please note that interviews will be held during school hours and cannot be rearranged.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.**References:** References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.**Data Protection Act:** Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.**BEP Privacy Statement–Recruitment:** Please see our website for further information.### Uffculme Primary SchoolPart of### Blackdown Education Partnership