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.
We make a commitment to employ and retain disabled people.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our Documents and Policies page.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
The school will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed. Possession of a criminal record will not automatically prevent applicants from working with the school. As part of the recruitment process any information revealed regarding a criminal record will only be considered in light of its relevance to the post for which the candidate is applying.
As you are applying for a post which is eligible for a DBS Disclosure, you are required to declare information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.
Therefore, if you have received a conviction or caution, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance, you must provide details below (including any convictions in a court of law outside of Great Britain) and any prosecutions that you have pending. If there are none please write ‘none’.
We will carry out online searches - Google and Social Media - for all shortlisted candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
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Jobs currently advertised below:
Admin Assistant to start 23 Feb 26
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
Admin Assistant
Salary £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata.
(£12.85 - £13.05 per hour).
24 hours per week.
Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 13.00
Friday 8.30 – 3.30 (1 hour lunch break).
Term Time plus Non-Pupil days (39 weeks).
There may on occasion be additional hours available for cover.
Start Date 23rd February 2026.
The Headteacher and Governors of Southmead Primary School are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and efficient Admin Assistant to work in our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors to the school, working in the main school office alongside our full-time Attendance Officer.
You will work closely with the school admin team to ensure the smooth running of the school office. The post is very varied, incorporating a wide range of administrative tasks. Please see the job description for full details. You must work well in a team, be able to cope with the demands that come with a busy school office and be flexible to move between tasks as needs arise. Training will be provided where needed. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to working to improve the outcomes for all our children, families and staff.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working in a busy office environment with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite being essential. Recent school-based experience is preferred.
- Is able to use Bromcom.
- Is able to prioritise and work well under pressure.
- Is able to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
- Has a commitment to outstanding levels of customer service for all service users.
- Is friendly, professional, energetic, enthusiastic and has a positive approach.
- Is able to use their initiative, work independently and has excellent time management skills.
- Has a passion for working with young people and their families so that their school experience is a positive one; experience of working with children and young people is desirable.
- Excellent Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills.
In return we offer:
- Supportive friendly staff.
- Family friendly hours, term-time only working.
- Subsidised Breakfast and Afterschool Club Sessions.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Programme.
Southmead Primary School is located in an 'area of outstanding beauty', has extensive grounds and sports facilities. Our curriculum is stimulating, relevant to life in our global community in the 21st century.
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.
Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.southmead.devon.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be addressed to the Headteacher and returned with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides A4) 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) and online Social Media check are required for this post.
Closing date for applications: Noon on 26th January 2026.
/docs/Vacancies/Admin_Assistant_Job_Description.pdf
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.
/docs/Vacancies/TA_Job_description_cover_Sept_25.pdf/docs/Vacancies/Teaching_Assistant_JD.pdf
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.
/docs/Vacancies/MTA_Job_Description__1_.pdf
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/
