Teaching Assistant (Gateway) - Pilton Community College (The Harbour Schools Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade C £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (paid pro rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Pilton Community College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in one of our newest educational provisions.
This is a fixed term position until 31 August 2027, due to funding.
About the role
Over the last 3 years, we have been developing a range of enhanced onsite provisions that aim to support a particular area of need. This, our newest provision, caters for pupils with significant cognition and learning difficulties whilst providing them with access to a rich specialist curriculum within a mainstream setting.
You will be working with a small class of Key Stage 3 (KS3) pupils, supporting all learning will them every day. You will assist the teacher and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to deliver some foundation subjects through topic work for them during the afternoons. In addition, these pupils have daily access to outdoor learning on our school farm.
The role is open to applicants from both primary and secondary colleagues who have the relevant experience to support the fundamental building blocks of reading, writing and maths. The young people in the provision are likely to be working at around Key Stage 1 (KS1) levels for much of their time in school.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to be innovative and dynamic, and to put fresh ideas into practice in this popular, thriving school. Our high expectations positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour at all times and encourage students to show respect for themselves, others and the world around them.
If you have the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support students to ensure they make good progress, we would like to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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.
To apply for this role, please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Interview Date: week commencing 20 July 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX31 1RB
- Reference
KH4297
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
NJC Grade C £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (paid pro rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
28 hours per week (Monday - Friday), 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
12/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes