Job Description

Salary:

NJC Grade E: 30,518 - 33,699 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:

This is a fixed term position working 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (08.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday).


Bratton Fleming Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within our dedicated team, commencing from November 2025.


The role will involve teaching and supporting children across a range of age groups with additional needs in our Nest provision alongside working closely with our SENDCo to implement the SEND policy and support the delivery of SEND provision across the school.


We are seeking to recruit a member of staff who has a relational and inclusive approach to all learners and has an excellent understanding of SEND. If you have a positive attitude and are flexible and adaptable towards children's individual needs and can use your initiative to motivate and engage children in their learning, then we would welcome an application from you.


We are looking for a candidate who:

Demonstrates team commitment Has excellent communication skills Shares a passion for tailoring learning according to every individual's need Can challenge and inspire children Is committed to ensuring excellence, inclusion and high expectations Is rigorous in ensuring all pupils make good progress

In return, we can offer you a motivated, hard-working, and dedicated team who are passionate about learning and work hard as a team.


Our small village school is at the heart of our community on the edge of Exmoor but only 7 miles from Barnstaple.


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 9am on Friday 31st October and interviews will be held on Monday 3rd November 2025.


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.


Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.


Ventrus 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.