Teaching Assistant

The Harbour Schools Partnership, Exeter, EX2 5AW

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

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

Teaching Assistant job summary

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

Working Pattern: This is a part-time, fixed term position working 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2025 (8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday).

Marwood School is a small, rural primary nestled in the heart of North Devon.

We are seeking a kind, caring and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and help deliver the very best for our wonderful children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued and supported.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and staff to support learning in early years and Key Stage One helping children thrive both academically and socially.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine love for working with young children Is committed to supporting inclusive and high-quality education Brings warmth, patience, and positivity to every interaction Can work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a small team

We can offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community Beautiful surroundings and a calm, rural setting Opportunities for professional development A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact our senior administrator, Louisa Ley, by calling 01271 850395 or emailing marwood@thsp.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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 Friday 26th September 2025, interviews will be held week commencing 29th September 2025.

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

Ventrus 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.

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 The Harbour Schools Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ventrus-limited

Ventrus is a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.

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