Believing & Achieving Together to be the Best We Can Be

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Believing and achieving together to be the best we can be!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The roles being advertised below will require an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and an online search. Safeguarding training will form part of induction and will be ongoing throughout.

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Teaching Assistant & Mealtime Assistant

32.5 Hours per week

39 Weeks per year

£13.05 - £13.26 per hour

Fixed Term

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our supportive team at Feniton C of E Primary School!

Ideally, you will have teaching assistant experience although this post would also suit someone new to the role as full training can be provided. You will need to be hard working, caring and enthusiastic, keen to support the emotional and learning needs of individual children and willing to go the extra mile to motivate and inspire children. The role involves supporting an individual child with an EHCP and sometimes small groups to access the curriculum and experience a sense of achievement. An ability to work closely with the class teacher and external agencies, to prepare resources and establish an appropriate learning environment for the child will be essential. You will require a good standard of English and Maths and be an excellent communicator.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and requirements.

We offer a supportive working environment, local government pension as well as staff wellbeing benefits.

The Otter Valley Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS and an online check.

If you would like to discuss this role, request an application form or arrange a visit to the school, please contact: n.meyer@ottervalleyfederation.org

Closing Date: 1st December 2026

Interview Date: 8th December 2026

Teaching Assistant Job Description
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Breakfast & After School Club Leader

6 Hours per week (Monday to Wednesday)

38 Weeks per year

£13.90 - £14.82 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual with a fun and energetic nature to join our supportive and friendly Breakfast and After School Club team. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45 to 8:45am and After School Club runs from 3:30 to 5:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily running of our Breakfast & After School Clubs
  • Lead, support and supervise a small team
  • Create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children
  • Plan and deliver fun and age-appropriate activities

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities and requirements.

We are able to offer a supportive working environment, local government pension as well as staff wellbeing benefits.

The Otter Valley Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS and an online check.

This post is on a casual basis in the first instance.

If you would like to discuss this role, request an application form or arrange a visit to the school, please contact n.meyer@ottervalleyfederation.org

Closing Date: 1st December 2026

Interview Date: 8th December 2026

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