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Teaching Assistant

Salary £25,583 - £26,403
Location St George's Primary School, Bideford
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,583 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 ( 8.40-15.10 3 days a week)

Are you a caring, enthusiastic individual who loves supporting children in their learning?

St George’s CofE Infant and Nursery School is looking for a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to work across KS1 in the first instance.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support learning in the classroom
  • Assist teachers in delivering, engaging and accessible lessons.
  • Work 1:1 or with small groups
  • Provide targeted support to pupils who need an extra helping hand.
  • Promote positive behaviour
  • Help create a calm, inclusive and productive learning environment.
  • Prepare learning resources
  • Assist with organising materials and setting up activities.
  • Support around school
  • Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, and transitions.

What You'll Need:

  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education. ·
  • A Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent).
  • Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A*-C or equivalent).
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
  • A flexible, positive, and proactive approach.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 28th January 2026, interviews will be held on Monday 2nd February 2026.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership 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.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

The vision of The Harbour Schools Partnership is to be:

  • Valued by stakeholders
  • Recognised by external partners
  • Parents’ choice
  • Children’s choice
  • Outstanding outcomes

  • The right work/life balance
  • Strong leadership pathways
  • Outstanding staff development
  • Strong cultural integrity
  • Enhanced terms and conditions

  • Supporting Schools regionally
  • Intelligently contributing to national agendas
  • Schools are central to the community
  • Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
  • Preparing children for a multi-cultural world

St George’s C of E (VA) Infant and Nursery School work to ensure that the Christian values of hope, forgiveness, compassion, wisdom, thankfulness, peace, trust and friendship are embedded within the school. We aim to provide a safe, purposeful, stimulating and aspirational learning environment, in which we respect all faiths, languages and cultures.

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