Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role - Full-Time
Whimple Primary School - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade E (£15.33 - £16.93 per hour)
Full-Time - Permanent
Closing Date: Midday Thursday 8th May 2025
Interview Date: W/C 19th May 2025
The Governors, Executive Headteacher of Exe Valley Federation and Head of Whimple Primary School wish to recruit staff to the following post.
Required from 2nd June 2025, (or as soon after as possible) Whimple Primary School is seeking to appoint one or more persons to carry out the role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The hours would be up to 27.5 hours per week (9am to 3.30pm). The role may include Mealtime Assistant duties and could involve working across all primary ages.
Whimple Primary School is a small village school with a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere. Whimple Primary is one of seven schools in the Exe Valley Federation, situated on the outskirts of Exeter, close to Ottery St Mary.
Our school aspires to be a safe environment at the heart of the community where everyone is valued, and which encourages all the children to achieve their potential whilst being caring and aware of both their physical and mental wellbeing. The school promotes the 6Rs – Responsibility, Respect, Resourcefulness, Reasoning, Reflection and Resilience. This also links to building essential skills throught the Skills Builder partnership. We have an excellent team of staff who create a nurturing working environment where children feel supported and encouraged to take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who may have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. For a full list of duties, please see the job description.
For details of the school please visit our website:
https://www.whimple-primary.devon.sch.uk/website
Candidates are welcome to visit the school outside of school hours (after the Easter holidays) by arranging an appointment with the school. Please phone 01404 822584 to arrange.
Application Procedure
Please complete the application form on the school website http://www.whimple-primary.devon.sch.uk/website and return it to the school office via post or email to admin@whimpleprimary.co.uk.
If you wish to call us our number is 01404 822584.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Whimple Primary School requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at the interview stage.
Whimple Primary School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) is required for this post. We will conduct social media checks on the profile of short listed applicants. The Governors, Executive Headteacher of Exe Valley Federation and Head of Whimple Primary School wish to recruit staff to the following post to commence as soon as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.