Permanent Level 2 Teaching / Pastoral Assistants - Mayfield Chestnut

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

Job summary

Mayfield School in Torquay is seeking two Pastoral Assistants to join the Chestnut Centre in Brixham, supporting KS1/KS2 pupils with social and behavioural needs. The role focuses on learning support, emotional regulation, and targeted literacy/numeracy interventions.

Two permanents are offered: full-time (32.5 hours per week over five days) and part-time (26 hours per week over four days). Salary starts around £19,966.22 and terms are term-time only.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support learning in small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management.
• Term-time schedule and school day hours.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Commitment to outcomes

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Literacy/Numeracy interventions

Thrive knowledge (advantage)

Education

Level 2 TA training

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 behavioral needs. Chestnut consists of small class groups and supporting 1:1 for learning and supporting emotional regulation.

We have 2x Permanent Positions available:

• 1 x Full Time (32.5 hrs per week / 5 days)
• 1 x Part Time (26 hrs per week / 4 days) Days TBC at interview.

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. Please don't delay in submitting your application.