Teaching Assistant

St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

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 fixed term position working 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 ( 8.40-15.10 3 days a week)

Are you a caring, enthusiastic individual who loves supporting children in their learning?

St George’s CofE Infant and Nursery School is looking for a Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to work across KS1 in the first instance.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support learning in the classroom Assist teachers in delivering, engaging and accessible lessons. Work 1:1 or with small groups Provide targeted support to pupils who need an extra helping hand. Promote positive behaviour Help create a calm, inclusive and productive learning environment. Prepare learning resources Assist with organising materials and setting up activities. Support around school Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, and transitions.

What You'll Need:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education. · A Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent). Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A*-C or equivalent). Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills. A flexible, positive, and proactive approach.

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 Wednesday 28th January 2026, interviews will be held on Monday 2nd February 2026.

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

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 St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-cofe-infant-and-nursery-school

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