Teaching Assistant at Wadebridge Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WPA/39344

Location

Gonvena Hill, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6BL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£25,948.00 Annually (FTE)
Salary to be reviewed annually. Actual salary is pro rata to hours and working weeks.

Hours Per Week

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026

Start Date

03-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

14-07-2026

Interview Date(s) 14-07-2026

About this Role

Wadebridge Primary Academy are looking for a full time Teaching Assistant to work in our Nursery. We are excited to be looking for an enthusiastic and child focused individual to join our friendly school. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, nurturing environment where children enjoy learning and growing. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

Contract type: Permanent

Contract terms: Full time

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Paid weeks: 43.699 per year (includes holiday entitlement)

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Total Hours per week: 31

Payscale: Bridge 2

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary: £25,948

Equivalent hourly rate: £13.45

Actual Salary: £20,712

Closing date: 03.07.2026

Interview date: 14.07.2026

Target start date: 03.09.2026

We would like someone:

Who has an uncompromising passion, energy and enthusiasm for working with young children.

With an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) Early Years Care & Education or relevant subject as listed in DfE Early Years Qualification Check.

With a sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and how this looks in practice.

With high expectations of behaviour and achievement.

Who will provide targeted support to pupils with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) as required.

With an understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures.

Who is committed to teamwork and a collegiate approach.

Who has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve highly and enjoy their time in Nursery.

We can offer you:

Amazing children, with a passion for learning and enthusiastic parents who enjoy participating in Nursery life.

A caring and supportive ethos where staff and children’s well-being are a high priority.

Dedicated and welcoming staff.

A sense of fun and enjoyment in an environment where colleagues all work together and support each other.

Opportunities for high quality professional development.

If you would like to see our Nursery in action, visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please make an appointment to meet with one of our team via the school office (01208) 814560

About Our Primary School

Wadebridge Primary Academy is a vibrant and welcoming school in the heart of North Cornwall, where every child is supported to thrive from Nursery through to Year 6. As one of the largest primary schools in the county, we’re proud of our strong community spirit, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing a rich and purposeful learning experience.

Our well-equipped site includes a dedicated Art Studio, calm “Rainbow Room,” a two-storey library, and fantastic outdoor spaces with a sports field, bike track, and climbing wall. We believe learning should be exciting and meaningful, so we enrich our curriculum with WOW days, trips, hands-on workshops, and strong community links.

We also offer wrap-around care through our “Bridge Kids” provision and benefit from an incredibly supportive parent group, FOWPA, who help make our school a wonderful place to work and learn.

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking, caring team in a school that genuinely puts children at the heart of everything, Wadebridge Primary Academy could be the perfect place for you.

About Bridge Schools Trust

Bridge Schools Trust is a family of schools across Cornwall, built on dedication and trust and united by a shared commitment to putting learning first.

Our values guide everything we do:

Creative in our approach to teaching and problem-solving

Curious, always innovating and learning

Responsible, accountable to our communities

Enthusiastic, bringing energy and passion to every endeavour

Excellent in our expectations and delivery

Determined, rallying together to overcome challenges.

By joining us, you will become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking Trust where staff are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and professional development is encouraged.

If you have the drive and determination to enable every child to succeed, and wish to be part of a Trust that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Bridge Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to:

An enhanced DBS check

Social Media checks

Satisfactory references

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Contact Details

  HR Team
  01208503103
  hr@bridgeschools.co.uk

Wadebridge Primary Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Your supporting statement: This important part of your application will be used to decide if you meet the criteria and should be shortlisted for interview. Refer to the role information supplied and tell us how your skills and experience match. Use examples where possible and provide the situation or task, your action(s) and the result. If you are applying for your first job, provide examples of other relevant experience that will help us decide your suitability, e.g. gained through education, the community etc.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults: From your training and/or experience, please give examples which demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and how you would help protect children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse or neglect.