Vacancies

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.  

We can offer 

- A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos 

- A supportive CPD programme 

- Free on-site parking 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. 

Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens for this role. 

Teaching Assistant 

Grade D 

27.1 hours per week 

Monday-Friday 08:40-15:20  

39 weeks per year 

The role 

We are seeking 2 committed and enthusiastic Grade D Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and friendly team. The successful candidates will work closely with teachers to support high‑quality learning, provide targeted interventions, and help create a positive, inclusive environment for pupils who are starting at a new provision within the College.   

In September 2026, we have 15 Year 7 students who are joining us in a new class (Supported Learning Group, SLG). These students will be following a highly differentiated, primary style curriculum, covering a broad range of subjects in Key Stage 3 and then working towards functional skills and life skills qualifications in Key Stage 4. This is a unique opportunity to work with students who have EHCP's with needs in communication and interaction and cognition and learning who are extremely vulnerable but keen to attend school and access learning.   

The role will involve supporting students in their specialised and mainstream lessons; developing strong working relationships with their teachers, running 1:1 and small group interventions and becoming one of the trusted key adults in their team. The role will involve working exclusively with this class and following them from Year 7-11 as they move up through the College.   

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.  

Salary 

Actual salary £17,120-£18,253 

To apply, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@clystvale.org 

You will need to be available to attend for the whole interview day. 

Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 31st May 2026 

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th June 2026