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Teaching Assistant - St Margaret's Primary School (The Harbour School Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade C: £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year until 31st July 2027 (Monday to Friday) St Margaret's Primary School are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our school team. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment About the Role Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning both in small groups and in 1:1 settings. At St Margaret’s Junior School, all Teaching Assistants play an important role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work alongside skilled colleagues to help nurture and guide pupils with a wide range of needs, including those who require more personalised, 1:1 support. This may involve delivering targeted interventions, adapting activities to help every child succeed, and promoting pupils’ wellbeing, communication and independence in a caring and inclusive way. 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. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who can bring energy, compassion and commitment to the role. Essential qualities include: Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age Knowledge of safeguarding practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning Strong communication skills, including confidence and fluency in spoken English Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to relate well to both children and adults Desirable (but not essential): Experience supporting pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Knowledge of SEN practices and the national curriculum Additional training in learning strategies such as literacy or numeracy NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent Why Join Us? You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development The chance to make a significant impact on pupils’ learning and wellbeing 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. 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 ( https://stmargaretcofe.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4156386?cid=1711&t=----Teaching-Assistant ). The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 27th April 2026.
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Financial Administrator - Tavistock Town Council
- West Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £29,540 - £32,061 per annum
The Council offers excellent terms and conditions of service, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and training opportunities for the right candidate. Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role, whilst making a difference to our community? The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Council’s financial, payroll, accounting and administrative functions. If you would like more information on the role visit www.tavistock.gov.uk (or tel. 01822 613529) for an application pack. Previous applicants need not apply. Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 20th April 2026.
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Executive Head of Small Schools - Academies for Character and Excellence
- Somerset
- Full Time
- Group 2 banding
Start Date: 1st September 2026 Reporting to : Excellence Director Ashill Primary, Buckland St Mary C of E Primary, Hatch Beauchamp C of E Primary, Stockland C of E Primary Academy and Winsham C of E Primary. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational leader to develop the ACE Small schools group on the Somerset border. Comprising five village schools, each with between 20 and 80 pupils, every school sits at the heart of its community while working in partnership to provide exceptional experiences for their pupils. The Executive Head will oversee the school lead teachers and directly manage a small cross-group team that provides support in areas such as SEND, safeguarding and other shared functions. This role offers a significant opportunity for innovation, enabling the development of approaches that allow small schools and their pupils to flourish at the centre of their communities. Employment Vetting Checks It is a condition of employment at The Academies for Character and Excellence that every applicant who accepts the offer of a job will be subject to legally required safer recruitment checks. This will include criminal background checks, documentary evidence to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK and checks to ensure they are not prohibited from working in such a position within a school environment. The checks will be carried out at the Trust’s expense. References will be taken up, including those from previous employers. Safeguarding Children It is the post-holder’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. The post-holder will adhere to and ensure compliance with the Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school they must report any concerns to the Safeguarding and Inclusion Lead, the Headteacher and/or DSL/DDSL. We will ask you to bring documents with you to your interview, as this supports our pre-employment checks. We would welcome and encourage you to visit our school, and you can arrange this by contacting Andrea Johnson at recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk . We look forward to hearing from you! Please see the full recruitment pack attached. An application form is available to download from our website www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies If you decide to apply please complete our application form and return it to Andrea Johnson at recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am Friday 24th April 2026.
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