Teaching Assistant

Pilton Community College, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824 - £28,598

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC Grade D: £26,824 - £28,598 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 33 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the skills to inspire, motivate and guide pupils who need additional behavioural and pastoral support?

Pilton Community College are seeking a dedicated and proactive Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students by providing targeted support and helping them achieve their full potential.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will play a key role in supporting pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional or learning support. You will run our pupil support centre, providing stability for pupils who need support during their school day.

You will;

Provide pastoral and behaviour support to pupils Deliver and plan targeted 1:1 and small group interventions Help students develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social skills Assist with assessment, referrals, and exam access arrangements Work closely with teachers, SEND team, parents and external agencies Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing to plans and reviews Support whole-school screening initiatives and intervention programmes

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with children or young people, particularly those who may be disengaged or facing barriers to learning Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families Is confident in delivering structured interventions and behaviour strategies Demonstrates strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills Has a good understanding of child development, behaviour support and safeguarding Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative school environment Opportunities for training and professional development The chance to work as part of a committed team focused on improving outcomes for young people A role where you can make a meaningful, daily impact

If you’re enthusiastic about supporting students and would enjoy contributing to a positive and purposeful school environment, 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 7th July 2026, interviews will be held week commencing Monday 13th July 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 Pilton Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilton Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilton-community-college-barnstaple

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