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Willand School · Cullompton · Devon

Job description

Due to the continued increases in need we are looking for SEN teaching assistants to help support our pupils, these roles could include some lunchtime supervision, a mealtime assistant contract could also be added to this role by negotiation.

These are fixed term positions based on the continued need, funding or attendance for a specific pupils.

Post 1: The position will start in Reception and you will go up each year with the pupil until they leave this school.

Post 2: The position will start in year one and you will go up each year with the pupil until they leave this school.

Post 3: The position will be based in the Key Stage 2 and you will go up each year with the pupil until they leave this school.

The successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • An aptitude for working with children.
  • Has exceptionally high expectations for every child.
  • Believes inclusion is about removing barriers, not lowering expectations.
  • An ability to motivate children through positive relationships, can make learning engaging, purposeful and fun
  • Effective communication with children and colleagues.
  • The capacity to work in a team and learn from others.
  • Initiative, enthusiasm, and commitment, thinks creatively and adapts in the moment
  • Commitment and willingness for further professional development.
  • Willingness to join in as part of a team, be flexible in your thinking and have the best interests of children at the heart of everything you do.
  • Resilience and patience.
  • Previous teaching assistant experience or nursery experience would be an advantage
  • Reflects on your practice and is always looking to improve.
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual support plans and behaviour plans
  • Is eager to learn new skills and embrace specialist training.

The above is in no way a comprehensive definition of the posts, or to be used as a contractual job description.

We will expect you to have good English and Maths qualifications.

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date should an application arrive which identifies a potentially highly suitable candidate.

Please state clearly on your application form which roles you would like to be considered for.

Please ensure all applications provide two referees and are completed fully.

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About this school

Willand School

Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
390
Avg teacher salary
£47,481
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.1:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2QL

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Salary
between £26016 and 26427
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
9 November 2026

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