Vacancies two positions available 

Teaching Assistant x 2 and Meal Time Assistant x 2 

Winkleigh Primary School & Kings Nympton Primary School  

Start ASAP February 2025 

Required term time only (38 weeks per year) 

 

Winkleigh Primary School                                                                                                 Kings Nympton Primary School 

Vacancy 1 (5 days per week);                                                                                       Vacancy 2 (5 days per week); 

8.45am-12.00pm TA                                                                                                          8.45am-12.00pm TA  

12.00pm-13.00pm MTA                                                                                                    12.00pm-13.00pm MTA 

13.15pm-15.30pm TA                                                                                                        13.15pm-15.30pm TA 

 

TA 27.5hrs per week, MTA 5hrs per week 

 

TA Grade B £12.45-12.65 per hour 

MTA Grade A £12.26 per hour 

At The Woodland Federation we are passionate about learning and our Governing Board are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistants and Meal Time Assistants. This position will begin February 2025. As a federation we value our TA’s, HLTA’s and MTA’s and regard them as an integral part of our team. 

You will be experienced in working across all primary school key stages. Internal training will be provided. There may be the opportunity for progression to HLTA, again training will be provided. There is also the opportunity to expand this role and work alongside colleagues in our wraparound care provision that offers breakfast club and after school club running daily until 6.00pm. Please state in your application form if you are interested in helping to support our wraparound care provision. In your application please state which school you are applying for. 

What we are looking for: 

- You must be highly motivated, flexible and committed, with experience of working with children of all abilities;  

- You will have a good knowledge of standards and progress and have a clear understanding of how children learn; 

- You must have English and Maths GCSE as a minimum and ideally experience of working with individuals, small groups, fulfilling classroom duties and using your own initiative; 

- You will be able to build a strong rapport with children and use your creativity and innovation to enrich learning opportunities, ensuring that all children reach their full potential; 

- You will enhance our team of committed individuals by always having high expectations and promoting the principles of inclusion; 

- Excellent communication skills are essential;  

We offer the opportunity to work: 

- In rural, caring schools with a staff team who have high aspirations for all children; 

- With staff who are highly motivated and committed to the very best for our children; 

- In a welcoming, supportive environment where hard work and commitment is valued; 

We welcome you to visit our schools. To arrange a tour with a member of SLT please telephone 01837 83354 and book an appointment stating which school you would like to view. 

More information regarding our school can be found on our website or by telephoning 01837 83354.  

We are committed to safeguarding and this role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence, professionalism and fluency in English. 

The Governors at Winkleigh Primary School (The Woodland Federation) have not adopted ’pay portability’ within their pay policy. 

An application form and further details are available here 

Completed application forms should be returned to caroline.crosby@winkleigh.devon.sch.uk (School Business Manager) 

Please apply by 12.00pm on the closing date 24th February 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th February 2025