Teaching Assistant

South Molton United CofE Primary School, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4EN

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• 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 permanent position working 31.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

At South Molton United C of E Primary School we are “Uniquely different, United Together and Universally Prepared” so that we can live life in all its fullness.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant at our school. We require a compassionate, dedicated and reflective future colleague that will provide support and quality learning experiences for our pupils.

The successful candidate will initially work one to one with a pupil and groups of pupils in Key Stage One.

This role will involve working closely with the class Teachers and other support staff to provide adapted provision for these learners.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate the ability to support learning and nurture children's wellbeing, a sense of commitment, a positive, can-do attitude.

Experience of working with children with specific, additional need would be advantageous.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Our School can offer you:

A calm and purposeful environment that is well organised and cared for An inclusive and relational approach A carefully planned curriculum Respectful and engaged children A supportive, caring and ambitious team A wide range of professional development opportunities A leadership team with a clear vision and an intentional approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has the following experience, skills and attributes:

A minimum of English & Maths GCSE Grade C or level 4 A passion for working with children Experience of working with children Excellent IT and communication skills and be able to engage with children, parents and co-workers Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and welfare procedures Enthusiasm, proactivity, self-motivation and can demonstrate attention to detail A good understanding of how to create engaging and challenging learning environments for children

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 5th January 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 12th 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 South Molton United CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Molton United CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-molton-united-cofe-primary-school

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