Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	NJC Grade C, Scale Point 5
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Axminster, EX13 5EA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistant30 hours per week, 38 weeks and 3 days per year - PermanentNJC Grade C From As soon as possible Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 (8am) Interviews : week commencing 9th Nov (to be confirmed)PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS APPLICATIONS MAY CLOSE EARLYWe are looking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. This is an essential post working in our SEN team and if you have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of young people and want to join a team of highly dedicated staff, then we would love to hear from you. Axe Valley is a wonderful school to work in, with brilliant students who deserve the best from staff. We are proud of our Ofsted Good judgement but have the vision to drive for even greater things in the future. Axe Valley is well respected in the local community. We have higher than national average numbers of students on the SEND register as a result of a strong SEND provision and we pride ourselves on the high standards of behaviour that are in place across the school. The success of vulnerable students is at the heart of our self evaluation. We are excited to continue to improve and are looking for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about improving the life chances of vulnerable students.One of the thirteen schools within the Blackdown Education Partnership, Axe Valley currently has approximately 750 students in Years 7–11. The Academy is located in East Devon, in the beautiful market town of Axminster, which is set on the River Axe. Axminster is just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and has excellent rail links to London and Exeter.

This is a really exciting post for a candidate who wants to make a difference to our students.

We can offer :-

A supportive team, both in the school and the wider trust

Access to networking events across the wider trust

Opportunities for training and developmentAdditional personal day's leave (after 1 year of service)Staff wellbeing offer, including access to counselling

Cycle to work schemeIf you would to discuss or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Liz Heron (PA to Headteacher and HR co-ordinator) on 01297 32146

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