Level 2 Teaching / Pastoral Assistants - Mayfield Chestnut

Mayfield School; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield School invites applicants to join our Chestnut Centre team in Brixham, supporting Key Stage 1 and 2 students with social, emotional, or behavioural needs. The role runs 32.5 hours over 5 days a week during 39 weeks of term time.

Starting salary for a Level 2 TA is £19,966.22 per annum, with potential for Level 3 contracts based on experience; fixed-term funding lasts until 31 August 2027, with possible extensions or permanency depending on funding and interview outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum and ability to support literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Knowledge of Thrive is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with challenging and vulnerable behaviours to improve educational and social outcomes.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy interventions within small groups and 1:1 where needed.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing in class and with individual pupils.
• Work as part of small class groups and follow the term-time schedule.

Skills

Behaviour management

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Thrive knowledge

Primary curriculum

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

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.

We may decide to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date, as successful applications come in and reserve the right to close this advert early if positions are offered.