Teaching Assistant

Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £26,403

Teaching Assistant job summary

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 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (3 days a week)

Roundswell Community Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated Early Years team to support high-quality provision for our youngest learners.

You will help to create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or be working towards one) Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework Demonstrate a warm, child-centred approach and a commitment to safeguarding Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues and families Be organised, flexible and enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development

We Offer:

A friendly, supportive team and positive working environment Opportunities for professional development and training A school community committed to inclusion and high-quality early years education

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 21st January 2026, interviews will be held on Friday 23rd January 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Roundswell Community Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 298 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roundswell Community Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roundswell-community-primary-academy

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