Permanent 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

Safeguarding commitment

Job summary

Mayfield Chestnut requires Permanent Level 2 Teaching/Pastoral Assistants to support Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils at the Chestnut Centre in Brixham. The role offers two permanent hours options: 32.5 hours (full-time) or 26 hours (part-time) during term time.

Salary starts at £19,966.22 per annum for 39 weeks, with panel interview including a pupil interaction. Prior experience with challenging behaviours and Thrive knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working with children with challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum and supporting literacy/numeracy interventions.
• Experience with Thrive would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils in classroom and 1:1 settings.
• Contribute to improving educational and social outcomes for pupils.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy interventions and emotional regulation.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Thrive knowledge

Primary curriculum familiarity

Job description

Permanent 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 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.

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