Job Description

Salary:

NJC Grade C: 25,583 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:

This is a part-time, fixed term position working 32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2026 (8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday).


Orchard Vale Community School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a fixed term post to start this term.


You will need to be enthusiastic, patient, calm, flexible and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.


You will join our professional and skilled team of Teachers and Teaching Assistants in this highly positive learning environment.


The school requires an individual who is:

Calm, nurturing and open minded and can improve the outcomes for children Can make the curriculum both exciting and enticing whilst personalising it to the individual needs of the child to overcome the barriers to learning Shows commitment, enthusiasm and empathy whilst maintaining consistent behaviour management strategies Has the ability and initiative to work with independence and is flexible to work as part of the school staff team and the wider community of professionals.

For further details regarding this position please see the attached . If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Head Teacher Mrs Pearce or Deputy Head Teacher Mr Quilter either by phone 01271375074 or by email orchardvale@thsp.org.uk.


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 noon on Friday 26th September 2025, interviews will be held week commencing 29th September 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.