KS1 Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Cycle to work

Subsidised meals

IT equipment

Training and development

Job summary

Cornerstone Academy Trust in Barnstaple is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils in a future-ready environment. You will work with class teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and help pupils develop early reading, communication, and social skills.

The role involves project-based learning, helping with records, admin tasks, leading reading groups and school trips, and embracing digital learning. The position is fixed-term until 28 March 2027 and is part-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Key Stage 1.
• Nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindset.
• Passion for education and a commitment to pupil success.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a rich, project-based curriculum.
• Assist with classroom setup, pupil records, and admin tasks.
• Lead reading groups, PE sessions, and accompany school trips.
• Mentor and tutor pupils to help them thrive academically and personally.
• Embrace digital learning and help prepare pupils for the 21st-century world.

Skills

KS1 experience

Nurturing mindset

Passion for education

Job description

Barnstaple | Part time | Required ASAP Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Join Cornerstone Academy Trust as a Teaching Assistant and help shape confident, capable learners in a future-ready environment. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team at Yeo Valley Primary School. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils across KS1 and the delivery of high-quality teaching. Working closely with class teachers and wider school staff, you will help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all children can achieve their full potential. You will provide support to individual pupils and small groups, helping to develop early reading, communication, language and social skills, while promoting confidence, independence and a love of learning. This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools located in Exeter, East Devon, and the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We lead several Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’ and support schools across the country with professional development and school improvement strategies.

Your Role

• Support teachers in delivering a rich, project-based curriculum
• Assist with classroom setup, pupil records, and admin tasks
• Lead reading groups, PE sessions, and accompany school trips
• Mentor and tutor pupils to help them thrive academically and personally
• Embrace digital learning and help prepare pupils for the 21st-century world

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with children in Key Stage 1
• A nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindset
• A passion for education and a commitment to pupil success

Hours and Salary

• 8:30am-3:30pm, two days per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time, non-pupil days and a week during the school holidays)
• The successful candidate will need to work on Fridays, and then the second working day of the week will be discussed at interview
• This position is fixed term until 28th March 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary £24,522

What We Offer

• Local government pension scheme
• Health and cycle-to-work schemes
• Subsidised meals from in-house chefs
• State-of-the-art IT equipment
• Extensive training and development

Closing Date: 8th November 2026 Interviews may be held as applications are received. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks. We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.

Actual annual salary of £8,757, based on an FTE of