Teaching Assistant

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

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989 - £26,403

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £17,294 (C6) and £17,569 (C7) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2027 (Monday to Friday)

Roundswell Community Primary Academy are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusion and believes every child deserves to experience success.

This is a fixed term position working as part of a team of Teaching Assistants that provide 1:1 support. The child you’ll be supporting will be in Year 5 and is bright, curious, funny and highly capable. They communicate using AAC and eye-gaze technology and have complex medical needs. While these medical aspects are an important part of the role, they are not what defines it.

The successful candidate will be someone who can build trust, inspire learning, adapt in the moment, advocate for inclusion and help this child thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Full training will be provided for all medical procedures and specialist equipment.

What We're Looking For

You are someone who:

Has exceptionally high expectations for every child Believes inclusion is about removing barriers, not lowering expectations Can make learning engaging, purposeful and fun Matches a child’s enthusiasm while providing calm, confident leadership Thinks creatively and adapts in the moment Is organised, proactive and an excellent communicator Builds strong relationships with families and professionals Reflects on your practice and is always looking to improve Is eager to learn new skills and embrace specialist training

Experience of any of the following would be welcomed, but full training will be provided:

Supporting children with SEND Cerebral palsy Epilepsy AAC or eye-gaze technology Moving and handling Personal care Tube feeding Working alongside therapists or multi-disciplinary teams

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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 11th August 2026, interviews will be held on 13th August 2026.

Successful 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

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Roundswell Community Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roundswell-community-primary-academy

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