Teaching Assistant in Tiverton - Devon County Council

• Mid Devon, Devon
• Multiple Terms
• £13.92 - £14.14 per hour

Hours: 31.25 hours per week (there may be an opportunity to increase the weekly working hours working in our wraparound provision until 6pm. We would be happy to consider part-time hours for the right person)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our busy and nurturing primary school, working as part of our established team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner with a genuine passion for supporting children aged 4-11 with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), communication and interaction, and cognition and learning needs.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils , helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling every child to feel included, safe and ready to succeed.

You will:

• Provide responsive, child-centred support for pupils with a range of additional needs
• Support children during moments of emotional dysregulation in a calm and consistent manner
• Use co-regulation strategies to help pupils return to a state where they are ready to learn
• Work with teachers to adapt activities and scaffold learning to meet individual needs
• Deliver targeted interventions to support communication, emotional literacy and learning skills
• Support pupils to develop independence, resilience and positive relationships
• Work restoratively with pupils following incidents, supporting reflection and re-engagement
• Contribute to creating a positive classroom environment where all pupils feel ready, respectful and safe

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience (or a strong interest) in supporting children with SEND across a range of needs
• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication and adopts a relational, inclusive approach
• Can build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
• Is calm, reflective and adaptable in response to different situations
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring all children thrive
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with staff, pupils and families

Experience working with children who may present with additional needs or behaviours that challenge in an educational or care setting is desirable.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.

To request an application pack, please contact Debbie Bryant, School Business Manager at or call .

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• OrganisationDevon County Schools
• Work LocationMid DevonDevon
• Work Postcode
  
  EX17 6HU
• Reference
  
  AC7027
• Occupational GroupEducation Support
• Salary Details
  
  £13.92 - £14.14 per hour
• Job TermPermanent
• Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
• Hours
  
  31.25 hours per week (term time only) 38 weeks per annum
• Closing Date
  
  29/09/2026
• DBS Check Required
  
  Yes