30 Hours per week - Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Shiphay Learning Academy is a happy and healthy place to learn. We are very much a ‘family’ school; we cultivate and nurture our core values of Respect, Contribution, Creativity and Aspiration in all our activities and relationships for all our children and staff. Shiphay Learning Academy is a place where children learn to be part of a diverse community, where they are prepared for life beyond primary school, and where learning is an experience to be enjoyed.

Led by a passionate and supportive Head, Shiphay Learning Academy is an inclusive school with high expectations of what our pupils can achieve. We work at the forefront of education, supporting local schools and working collaboratively with schools across the south west to ensure that children at Shiphay – and across Riviera Education Trust – receive the very best education available. This is reflected in our consistently high standards of academic attainment.

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, who is passionate about engaging learners and supporting them to achieve their best. The role will be linked to a Key Stage 2 pupil who requires one-to-one support.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• is extremely motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to supporting learners in the classroom;
• is committed to working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality support and ensure the best possible outcomes for every child;
• has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with;
• can work effectively within a hard-working, talented and friendly school;
• is flexible in their approaches to meeting the needs of different learners;
• is reflective and committed to developing their own practice;
• has a sense of humour and sense of fun essential for working in a busy, ever-changing environment;
• has experience working within Key Stage 2 (desirable).

Criteria for the post

• A proven record of recent experience working with primary pupils within a school setting (preferred);
• English and Mathematics GCSE (minimum Grade C) or GCE O Level or equivalent (essential);
• Further relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or above (preferred but not essential).
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs (desirable);  
• Has experience working with pupils with high academic requirements (desirable).

We can offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic and creative children and colleagues;
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos;
• A hard-working, positive team dedicated to improving the lives of children;
• A strong commitment to high-quality professional development;
• Practice informed by evidence-based research;
• High-quality, personalised CPD for all staff;
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across a multi academy trust;
• Opportunities for career development within the trust.

Details of the role

The commencing salary for this post will be £17,292, Grade C, Scale Point 3, based on working 30 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (Full Time Equivalent £24,796).

Please note: This role will be for up to 30 hours - full details to be confirmed closer to appointment. 

Please see the job description below for further details regarding this post.

Closing date:  Monday 23 February 2026 @ 09:00
Interview date:  25 February 2026
Start date:  as soon as possible

Further information about the post and an application form can be downloaded below.

Completed applications should be emailed to: applications@rivieraet.co.uk or posted to:

HR Department
Riviera Education Trust
Oldway Primary School
Higher Polsham Road
Paignton
TQ3 2SY

Shiphay Learning Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting.
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references prior to appointment.