Teaching Assistant & Mealtime Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our support team at Chulmleigh Primary School.

The successful candidate will initially work in the Reception class. You will be tenacious and committed to supporting the needs and development of individual pupils whilst being an excellent team player and communicator. Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities would be an advantage.

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

- A good standard of English and Mathematics

- Excellent communication skills

- Patience and positivity

- Support inclusion and be fully committed to ensuring the very best for all our pupils

- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its

excellent provision for all pupils

We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as a Mealtime Assistant. The post involves supervising and providing support pupils during the lunch break.

The working pattern within the roles will be:

Teaching Assistant Monday to Friday 8.45 am – 12.00 pm and 1.15 pm to 3.30 pm

Mealtime Assistant Monday to Friday 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm

The work pattern allows for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break between 12.00 pm to 12.30 pm.

A full candidate pack has been published to support our recruitment, which can be found on our website.

Please download and complete the application form, which is available in the attachments section of the vacancy and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Tuesday, 10th November 2026. All applications will be acknowledged

Closing Date: 10 am Tuesday, 10th November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday, 18th November 2026