Teaching Assistant & Expressive Arts Technician

Temporary, part time

30 hours per weeks x 39 weeks per annum

Grade C: £13.26 - £13.69 per hour

(depending on experience)

Required as soon as possible

Chulmleigh College is a school with exemplary standards of behaviour, where a high level of respect underpins our academic success. All staff play an active role in promoting our learning ethos.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our committed and experienced Learning Support and Expressive Arts Teams.  Candidates should be tenacious and committed to supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs, whilst being an excellent team player and communicator.

Teaching Assistant the role will include providing help with learning tasks either in-class or in small groups; feeding back to class teachers on progress made; encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting the use of strategies to support pupils to aspire to achieve their goals. Previous experience of working with pupils with different abilities would be an advantage, but experience is not essential as relevant training will be given.

The successful candidates will work to support pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and so a standard proficiency in these areas is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in working with children with special educational needs.

The post is temporary as it is subject to the continued attendance of the child and/or the result of any special needs or funding review.

Expressive Arts Technician in addition to the above, additional responsibilities will include providing support to the Expressive Arts Department covering Drama, Music and Art.

Ideally, we would welcome applications from candidates with musical skills, kiln room experience or filming and recording skills or candidates with a keen willingness to learn the skills needed to offer practical support across the Expressive Arts Department.

The total number of hours per week shared across the combined role is 30, with a working pattern of Monday to Friday. Actual timings will be discussed at interview, but there will be occasions when hours will need to be flexible to support performances and examination days. We are seeking candidates who can share their creative passion with our pupils.

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

The job description, application form and information about our dynamic and caring school are available on our website

Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk  by 10 am on Monday 26th January 2026.  – please indicate clearly on your application the role you are interested in. All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date:  10 am Monday 26th January 2026

Interview date: Tuesday, 3rd February 2026