Teaching Assistant

Fremington Primary School, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790 - £25,584

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary: NJC Grade C: £24,790 - £25,584 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

We are looking for an individual with previous experience of working with children, someone who is a great team player and communicator. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference to the provision of our pupils. If you are enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences for young minds, we want to hear from you!

We require an individual who is enthusiastic, conscientious, self-motivated and would like to provide a key role in enabling access to learning for our pupils. We understand the importance of work-life balance. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job sharing & part-time work options. We encourage applications from candidates who are looking for flexible working opportunities.

The successful applicant must show:

Enthusiasm to work as part of a team Ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, parents and carers Positive attitude and pride in your work Great organisational skills Flexible approach to work Ability to use initiative Commitment to providing a high quality service Awareness of the importance for confidentiality

Our curriculum enables us to build strong relationships, celebrate diversity, encourage respect and build a sense of community. It provides and acknowledges success for all children, in all aspects of their development and it recognises, encourages and celebrates all types of talent. All pupils, including the disadvantaged and most vulnerable, are given opportunities to engage with a full curriculum that provides essential knowledge to become educated citizens and succeed in life.

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 Monday 7th July 2025, interviews will be held on Friday 11th July 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.

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 are not accepted.

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.

About Fremington Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 393 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fremington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fremington-primary-school

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