Level 2 Teaching Assistant

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School; Torquay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Job summary

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School in Torquay is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning and wellbeing across the school community. You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to implement work, care and support programmes, enabling access to learning for pupils and assisting with classroom management.

A calm, patient approach and previous experience with children are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a similar setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

Responsibilities

• Implement work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning.
• Assist teachers in the management of pupils in and out of the classroom.

Job description

Benefits

• Pension Scheme (Local Government Scheme)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax Free Childcare

Are you ready to make a difference to individual lives, supporting learning and community? We are looking for an individual to work in our amazing school.

As a Teaching Assistant for All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School in Torquay, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff with an agreed system of supervision, to implement work/care/support programmes in or out of the classroom to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teachers in the management of pupils.

All saints Babbacombe Primary School is led by Mr Pugsley, headteacher where children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The staff at All saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School go above and beyond for the children and families and strive to attain the very highest standards in their academic learning, whilst encouraging their pupils to become aspirational, responsible, creative and spiritual citizens.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

Application needs to be completed by 9.00 on 23rd October 2026. Interviews will be on 5th November 2026

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.