Teaching Assistant

Cullompton; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Cullompton seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students' learning and classroom management. The role includes working with teachers to assist pupils, providing intervention support, and maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment. Applicants should demonstrate fluency in English and a commitment to safeguarding. ECT (NQT) Graduates are welcome to apply. This opportunity offers a full-time, permanent contract, with the chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under direct instruction of teaching staff.
• Experience in classroom support and pupil management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning for pupils.
• Assist in classroom management and delivery of interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead TA.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Supportive teaching

Management of pupils

Fluency in English

Education

ECT (NQT) Graduates

Job description

* Teaching AssistantFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Cullompton, DevonContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade CPosted: 3rd December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1522663Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Job ID: 1522663* Share :We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with our students. To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff. This will include work 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. Intervention work (1:1 and small groups) will also be undertaken under the direction of the Lead TA for cognition and learning.We are offering the opportunity to:Be part of an excellent school at the heart of its community;Make a real difference to the learning and achievement of young people;Benefit from a wonderful, inclusive environment in which to express your passion and makeyour mark;Work with a committed Governing Body.We aim to attract the best educators to Cullompton Community College and are committed to supporting the continuing development of their skills and learning.Cullompton Community College is a caring, welcoming and high achieving community school of approximately 744 students aged 11-16. We aim to build up the self-belief and confidence of all students in order to fulfil their potential. No pupil is left behind at Cullompton Community College - we are a truly comprehensive school which reflects the community it serves.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post as is the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Please refer to our website for our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.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. We also reserve the right to interview prospective candidates at any point and to close the advert early.### 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-1974Blackdown 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.### Cullompton Community College