Teaching Assistant

Sidbury Church of England Primary School, Sidbury, Devon, EX10 0SB

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 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 - £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 part time, fixed term position working 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (Monday to Friday).

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Sidbury C of E Primary School.

Our school is at the heart of the village community and our Christian vision, Rooted in God’s love, everyone growing together to be the best we can be, permeates through all that we do.

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive school environment with a hard-working team of professionals committed to helping children realise their full potential.

We are a welcoming school with children who are happy and willing to learn.

You will have the opportunity to work in partnership with other schools within The Harbour Schools Partnership Trust, a group of Devon schools who actively work together to ensure the delivery of a curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils and provides opportunities that are broad and challenging.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who:

Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to work alongside teachers to support our pupils Has experience in KS1 and KS2 (desirable but not essential) Has experience working with SEND pupils Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers with the preparation of resources and delivery of interventions to pupils Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve Has enthusiasm, skill and the desire to make a difference

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community.

o 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 17th November 2025, interviews will be held on Thursday 20th November 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 Sidbury Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sidbury Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sidbury-church-of-england-primary-school-sidbury

We are a forward-thinking school with a passion to prepare our children for a rapidly changing world. We will actively seek opportunities to equip children with thinking skills, global perspective, and respect for British values. Developing these skills is the corner stone of the education we offer; through working collaboratively we strive to ensure that every child enjoys self-worth, self-motivation and a high self-esteem. Success and challenge should be part of every child's learning journey in order to ensure that they are prepared for tomorrow.

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