Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL

13 days remaining to apply

Closing date
8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 June 2026

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: £25,989 - £30,518

Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary:

TA: NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE

HLTA: NJC Grade E: £30,518 - £33,699 FTE

(The above values will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working pattern: These are permanent positions working a total of 24 hours per week: 19 hours TA and 5 hours HLTA, 39 weeks per year

St. Margaret's C of E Junior School are seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting teaching, learning and pupil development across the school.

About the Role

As TA, your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils’ welfare and personal care, including those with SEND

Implementing literacy and numeracy interventions

Assisting with planning cycles and preparing learning resources

Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence

You will also assist with supervision during break/lunchtimes and accompany pupils on trips when required.

As HLTA working under an agreed system of supervision, you will:

Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes

Support teachers by helping create an engaging learning environment and preparing resources

Monitor, assess and record pupils’ progress, providing detailed feedback and evidence

Lead small‑group interventions and support delivery of literacy, numeracy and other curriculum strategies

Contribute to out‑of‑school learning activities as required

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

We offer:

A collaborative and nurturing school environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to develop specialist skills and take on leadership within the support team

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future opportunities

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, 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 8th July 2026, interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th 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.