Level 2 Teaching / Pastoral Assistants - Mayfield Chestnut

Teaching Vacancies; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

Mayfield Chestnut Centre in Brixham is recruiting Level 2 Teaching/Pastoral Assistants to support Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs.

The roles are fixed term until 31/08/2027 with term-time only hours (32.5 per week, 39 weeks per year). Start salary £19,966.22; 8.55am-3.40pm.

Candidates will have proven experience with challenging behaviours, knowledge of the primary curriculum and literacy/numeracy interventions; Thrive knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with challenging and vulnerable behaviours.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Experience with literacy and numeracy interventions; Thrive knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy interventions and small-group work.
• Provide 1:1 support for learning and emotional regulation; contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Challenging behaviours

Primary curriculum

Literacy interventions

Numeracy interventions

Thrive knowledge

Job description

Level 2 Teaching / Pastoral Assistants - Mayfield Chestnut

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team at our Chestnut Centre in Brixham which provides support to children at Key Stage 1 and 2 who are experiencing difficulties in maintaining a placement in mainstream school as a result of their social, emotional or behavioural needs. Chestnut consists of small class groups and supporting 1:1 for learning and supporting emotional regulation.

We have 4 x Fixed Term roles available - linked to additional external funding. This current funding is due to end on 31/08/2027. Funding may be extended beyond this date, or permanent positions may become available at that time.

The successful applicants will have proven experience of working with children with challenging and vulnerable behaviours and will be able to demonstrate commitment and expertise in improving educational and social outcomes for them. Knowledge of the primary curriculum and experience of supporting children with a range of interventions in literacy and numeracy is essential. Knowledge of Thrive would be a distinct advantage.

The working day is from 8.55 am - 3.40 pm.

Full time hours are 32.5 hours across 5 days a week for 39 weeks per year (term time only).

Our Pastoral Assistants start on a Level 2 TA contract (Level 3 contracts may be offered if there is substantial previous experience which can be discussed at interview)

The actual starting salary for a Level 2 TA is £19,966.22 per annum based on 5 days a week, term time only.

The interview will be a panel interview - to include a short, informal presentation, along with time spent with pupils.

What the school offers its staff

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount

Commitment to safeguarding

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places: Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk