Teaching Assistant (Nursery Practitioner)

Eden Park Academy, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583 - £26,403

Teaching Assistant (Nursery Practitioner) 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 fixed term position working 36.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (Monday to Friday)

Eden Park Academy are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment.

While the role is advertised as 36.25 hours a week, we are open to considering a job-share for the right candidates and encourage applicants who wish to explore this option.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning in both the classroom and small‑group settings.

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.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring energy, compassion and commitment to the role.

Essential qualities include:

NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work well as part of a team Commitment to improving outcomes for all children but especially the most vulnerable in our community Ability to build strong appropriate relationships with children, parents and staff

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing

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. Visits to the School We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to see our community and ethos in action. To arrange a visit, please telephone our Lead Administrator, Becky Martin, on 01271 343214, who will be happy to assist.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23rd March 2026, interviews will be held on Thursday 26th March 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 Eden Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eden Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eden-park-academy

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