Teaching Assistant and MTA

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 - £13.47 Hourly TA £13.47 per hour (Grade C) | MTA £12.85 (Grade A)

Teaching Assistant and MTA job summary

Role Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant and MTA

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: TA £13.47 per hour (Grade C) | MTA £12.85 (Grade A)

Hours Per Week: TA 26.53 (8:35am - 3:20pm Monday to Friday with 15 minutes unpaid tea break and lunch break included) | MTA 2.34 HPW (x2 days a week 1 hour 10 minutes per day Monday and Wednesday only)

Working Weeks: 38 Weeks

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Monday 13th July 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, the successful candidate will support pupils’ learning, attainment and wellbeing, helping to promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Working closely with the class teacher, they will assist pupils to engage fully with their learning, both within the classroom and in other learning environments, while supporting the effective management of pupils and the classroom. In-service training will be provided where appropriate. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

In addition to the Teaching Assistant hours, there are 2.34 further hours available worked over 2 lunchtimes per week (12:20pm - 13:30pm per day) as a Mealtime Assistant at Grade A (£12.85 per hour). The post holder will engage with pupils during the lunch time break to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for them.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mat Harts Head of School via office@piltonbluecoat.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

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

Team Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to the completion of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Bluecoat Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pilton-bluecoat-church-of-england-academy

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