1:1 Teaching Assistant

  • Job Reference: 00001648-1
  • Date Posted: 5 February 2026
  • Recruiter: Education South West
  • Location: Blackawton, Totnes
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Education
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Blackawton Primary School

Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time
Start Date: asap

About this Role
Start Date: asap
Contract: Temporary - 32.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (full-time/part-time/job-share available)
Salary: NJC Grade C
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Interview date: 27 February 2026

We are looking for someone who ideally
• Has a strong understanding of child development
• Has experience supporting children with special educational needs, including adapting strategies to meet individual needs
• Has knowledge of effective early years teaching approaches, including play-based learning
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues
• Is patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young children’s wellbeing and progress

The successful candidate will work as 1:1 support to facilitate the learning and development of a child in our nursery (and as they progress through the school) alongside teaching staff and other experienced support staff.

Fluency in English

Applicants must be able to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

For an application form and job description click the APPLY button

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service