Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant
Closing in 5 days (7 September 2026 9:30 am)
Job details
Salary: Teaching Assistant - £16,076 per year, Mealtime Assistant - £1,376 per year
Employer: Uffculme Primary School
Location: Uffculme, Devon,
Contract type: Fixed term, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 7 September 2026 9:30 am
About the job
Key information
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 £24,796
Mealtime Assistant – £1,376 per year (NJC point 2); FTE £24,413
Required from Sept 2026
Fixed term until 17th July 2027
What will I be doing?
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.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
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.
DBS check
Any job offer is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.
Supporting documents and information
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 Monday 7th September; interview date to be confirmed.
Please note that interviews will be held during school hours and cannot be rearranged.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
