Vacancies
Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school. Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for all posts.
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Jobs currently advertised below:
HLTA / Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover to July 2026
Teaching Assistant - Cover
Meal Time Assistants - Cover.
Please use the Support Staff Application form below to apply for any of the support staff jobs currently listed.
Please use the Teachers Application form to apply for teaching posts.
Application for Teacher posts only
Application for all other posts
Application form - Support Staff
HLTA / Teaching Assistant
Fixed Term to start as soon as possible until July 2026 Maternity cover
1 day (6 hours) HLTA and 2 days (12 hours) TA with possibility of additional days prior to February Half Term
HLTA 6 hours 8.30 – 3.30pm
HLTA rate of pay FTE £30,518 - £33,699 (£15.82 - £17.47 per hour)
Actual salary £3,612 – £3,984 per annum
Teaching Assistant 12 hours 8.30 – 3.15
38 weeks (Term time only)
Teaching Assistant rate of pay FTE £24,796 - £26,403 (£12.85 - £13.69 per hour) dependent on experience
Actual Salary £6,648 - £7,080 per annum
To apply for the HLTA element of this role you must have a HLTA qualification. If you do not hold a relevant qualification then the hours could be combined for the right candidate eg 18 hours Teaching Assistant.
Southmead Primary School is a friendly popular school with a caring family ethos. We have 375 children on roll. The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in the classroom providing support to the pupils including those with SEND. The role will also include some small group interventions and classroom cover.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of working in a school or similar role.
- Experience of supporting children in the classroom, within small groups and/or delivering learning interventions.
- Experience of working with a range of pupils, including those with SEND.
- A caring and nurturing nature.
- Enthusiasm and motivation.
- Experience of working in partnership with teachers, parents and other professionals.
- A flexible approach to meet the needs of the school.
To apply for this post please submit a completed application form including a supporting statement detailing strengths and skills which you would bring to the role and how you meet the person specification and job description. Please send this to Mrs Allison Drescher (School Business Manager) adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk
Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this post.
Closing date: noon on 5th January 2026
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Teaching Assistant - cover
£24,027 - £24,404 FTE (£12.45 - £12.65 per hour)
We are looking for people on an ad hoc basis to cover for staff absences. You would get paid for the hours you work and wouldn’t be committed to everyday – just as and when you are needed and are available. You will need to have a current DBS check which we can arrange if you are interested.
Ideally we are looking for someone with the following qualities:
- A Teaching and Learning Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- Experience of working with children and/or children with additional needs
- Experience of delivering 1:1 and/or small group interventions
- Experience of setting clear and consistent boundaries
- A positive and encouraging attitude
- Kindness and patience
- A willingness to learn
- An ability to work within a team
- GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths
This role requires the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Southmead Primary is an inclusive school and the children are at the heart of everything we do. All staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with children, parents and visitors to the school.
If you are interested in this post please speak to the office staff . We will need an application form completed to apply for this role, this can be downloaded from this page. Please state which post (s) you are applying for on your application form and address it to the Headteacher. Completed application forms should be returned to adrescher@southmead.devon.sch.uk.
Southmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for this post.
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Meal Time Assistant – Cover
We are looking for people who have an hour or so to spare between either 11.50am – 1.05pm or 12.15pm – 1.30pm on an ad hoc basis to cover lunchtimes on the KS1 and KS2 playgrounds. You would get paid for the hours you work and wouldn’t be committed to everyday – as and when you are needed and are available. You will need to have a current DBS check which we can arrange if you are interested.
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If you are interested, please speak with one of the members of staff in the school office.
School Crossing Patrol
School Crossing Patrols help children and adults cross the road safely while they are walking to and from school at a designated point/s and between specified times. They are at locations where it may be difficult to cross the road. For more information: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/safe-travel/road-safety/schools/school-crossing-patrols/
