Lead Teaching Assistant

1 week ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Join Cornerstone Academy Trust as a Lead Teaching Assistant and help shape confident, capable learners in a future-ready environment.This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools located in Exeter, East Devon, and the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We lead several Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’ and support schools across the country with professional development and school improvement strategies.Your RoleAs a Lead Teaching Assistant, you will be involved in organising and leading staff to ensure that all areas of the curriculum are coordinated and implemented effectively to enable the smooth operation of a school day.You will report to the relevant Head of School, and work closely with the wider leadership team on a day-to-day basis. You will act as a role model to other Teaching Assistants who you will lead through the organisation of staff meetings and by carrying out appraisals as part of our appraisal process, which is designed to empower staff through a coaching model. You will support and collaborate with the other Lead Teaching Assistants across the schools in our Trust ensuring as a team that the provision of our wider services breakfast and after school clubs, holiday club and bus service operate smoothly. You will be required to maintain pupil records and carry out a range of administrative tasks to support the teaching staff. What You'll BringExperience working with childrenA nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindsetA passion for education and a commitment to pupil success Hours and Salary8:30am – 3:30pm, five days per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time + 10 days)Actual salary starting from £19,266 (full time equivalent salary £25,081)What We OfferGenerous pension scheme Health and cycle-to-work schemes  Subsidised meals from in-house chefs  State-of-the-art IT equipment Extensive training and development Apply TodayBe bold. Be inspiring. Be part of something bigger. Please complete the online application form by visiting: Closing Date: 14th December 2025.



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