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Teaching Assistant/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary £25,989 - £30,518
Location St. Margaret's C of E Primary School, Bideford
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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.

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. 

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 on the relevant school website.

The vision of The Harbour Schools Partnership is to be:

  • Valued by stakeholders
  • Recognised by external partners
  • Parents’ choice
  • Children’s choice
  • Outstanding outcomes

  • The right work/life balance
  • Strong leadership pathways
  • Outstanding staff development
  • Strong cultural integrity
  • Enhanced terms and conditions

  • Supporting Schools regionally
  • Intelligently contributing to national agendas
  • Schools are central to the community
  • Developing rounded citizens with a strong character compass
  • Preparing children for a multi-cultural world

St Margaret’s C of E (VA) Junior School strive to deliver an inspiring education to all children, where we nurture our children’s wellbeing, and where we learn everyday, help each other and be happy. We work to ensure that the Christian values of hope, forgiveness, compassion, wisdom, thankfulness, peace, trust and friendship are embedded within the school.

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