Teaching Assistant (Nursery)

Salary:NJC Grade C: 25583 - 26403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:This is afixed term positionworking 28.6hours per week 39weeks per year until 31st August 2026(Monday to Friday)

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy is a partner school of The Harbour Schools Partnership based in North Devon.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant with a passion for early childhood development to join our hardworking and dedicated Early Years / Nursery team.

You will be required to carry out a range of teaching and learning activities including assessment and planning preparing resources setting up and managing the learning environment and maintaining pupil records.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to build strong appropriate relationships with children parents and staff
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work well as part of a team
• Is strongly committed to improving outcomes for all children but especially the most vulnerable in our community
• Is committed to our Growth Mindset ethos and their own personal journey as a learner
• Has secure literacy and numeracy skills ideally at GCSE Grade C or above which includes English and Maths
• Has NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience preferably in Early Years

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS with Childrens barred list clearance. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

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 noonon Friday 19thDecember2025 interviews will be held on Monday 5th January2026.

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 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 availablevia our website here.