KS1 Teaching Assistant

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 RoleSupport teachers in delivering a rich, project-based curriculumAssist with classroom setup, pupil records, and admin tasksLead reading groups, PE sessions, and accompany school tripsMentor and tutor pupils to help them thrive academically and personallyEmbrace digital learning and help prepare pupils for the 21st-century worldWhat You'll BringExperience working with children in Key Stage 1A nurturing, tech-savvy, and proactive mindsetA passion for education and a commitment to pupil success

Hours and Salary8

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 interviewThis position is fixed term until 28th March 2027Full-time equivalent salary £24,522What We OfferLocal 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 Apply TodayBe bold. Be inspiring. Be part of something bigger.

Closing Date

8th November 2026 Interviews may be held as applications are received . Please complete the online application form. 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.