Vacancies
Safeguarding
Appledore School requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, because we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. Appledore School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post as is the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with fluency and accuracy. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Copies of our safeguarding policies can be found here.
For further information on any of the roles below please call 01237 474365 or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk
1:1 Learning Support Assistant – full time, fixed term contract from September 2026 (grade c)
We are looking for an inspirational teaching assistant to support a young child with autism. The position is fulltime and is to start in September. This post offers the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team to provide a caring, positive environment in which high standards of learning can flourish. Our children are motivated and curious learners who respond well when they are provided with our rich and imaginative curriculum.
If you would like to work in a thriving village school and are able to provide the excellent levels of nurture and support our children deserve then we would love to hear from you.
You will:
- Be caring, patient and highly motivated
- Have experience of working with children
- Work closely alongside the class teachers to ensure the delivery of high quality personalised learning through instruction and under own initiative
- Be able to uphold and promote the school’s inclusive ethos
- Have a sense of humour!
Before applying, please do try to call us to find out more about the post and to arrange a visit by calling 01237 474365 and asking for the head teacher or email jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications sent to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk is midday Friday 17th July and interviews will take place early the following week. Only applications using the Devon application form will be accepted. The person specification, job description and application form are available here, here and here
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Casual Playworker (Flexible Hours) (Grade B) for Hannah’s Breakfast and After School Club (at Appledore School)
We are looking for a caring, patient and highly motivated playworkers to join our hard working and committed team.
The breakfast club runs 7.30am – 9.00am each weekday and the after school club is 3.30pm – 6pm on Monday to Thursday, term time (ie 38 weeks a year). We are looking for individuals to join our rota to cover staff absences, busy periods, or specific days that suit your schedule.
Hannah’s is located on the Appledore School site and uses the school’s facilities for the children’s breakfast and after school provision. Appledore School is a welcoming and friendly school and employs staff that reflect this ethos.
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, including a visit to the school, please call 01237 474365 and ask to speak to Michelle or Jeremy or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk
Applications must be on the linked Devon County Council application form. Please see here for the application form and for more information about Hannah’s see here. Please send applications to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure and the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Volunteers
We are always interested in speaking to people interested in volunteering. To apply please send the application form to michelle.avery@appledoreprimary.co.uk
