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Teaching Assistant

Salary £25,583 - £26,403
Location South Molton United C of E Primary School, South Molton
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

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 permanent position working 31.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

At South Molton United C of E Primary School we are “Uniquely different, United Together and Universally Prepared” so that we can live life in all its fullness.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant at our school. We require a compassionate, dedicated and reflective future colleague that will provide support and quality learning experiences for our pupils.

The successful candidate will initially work one to one with a pupil and groups of pupils in Key Stage One.

This role will involve working closely with the class Teachers and other support staff to provide adapted provision for these learners.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, demonstrate the ability to support learning and nurture children's wellbeing, a sense of commitment, a positive, can-do attitude.

Experience of working with children with specific, additional need would be advantageous.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Our School can offer you:

  • A calm and purposeful environment that is well organised and cared for
  • An inclusive and relational approach
  • A carefully planned curriculum
  • Respectful and engaged children
  • A supportive, caring and ambitious team
  • A wide range of professional development opportunities
  • A leadership team with a clear vision and an intentional approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has the following experience, skills and attributes:

  • A minimum of English & Maths GCSE Grade C or level 4
  • A passion for working with children
  • Experience of working with children
  • Excellent IT and communication skills and be able to engage with children, parents and co-workers
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and welfare procedures
  • Enthusiasm, proactivity, self-motivation and can demonstrate attention to detail
  • A good understanding of how to create engaging and challenging learning environments for children

The closing date for applications is 12 noon 5th January 2026, interviews will be held week commencing 12th January 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.

The Harbour Schools Partnership

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

Our Vision

At South Molton United Church of England Primary School children have a sense of belonging in a supportive, happy environment, where their range of talents will be nurtured, enabling them to flourish and achieve excellence. Every child is valued as a unique person and can develop their sense of discovery, expectation and wonder. We embrace Christian values, which enable us to be compassionate and responsible members of our community and make positive contributions to society.

Core Values

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

Compassion

Forgiveness

Friendship

Hope

Humility

Justice

Thankfulness

Trust

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