Job Description

Inclusion Support Assistant

Required to start 1st September 2025

Permanent

37 hours per week, term time plus 5 non-pupil days

25,992 to 27,711 pro rata

13.47 to 14.36 per hour

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flourishing and supportive school. Recently rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022), GTS has celebrated consistently good results.

GTS sits in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside with easy access to the many stunning beaches of north Devon and north Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to, not only relocate to a beautiful part of the country, but to develop their career in an environment where CPD and personal growth are valued.

GTS is a growing school, which has recently benefitted from a further 1.5 million investment in its buildings. We are seeking to appoint a unique and important team member. The successful candidate will have the personal qualities, ambition and determination to maximise the life chances of the pupils at GTS. You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for young people as well as the empathy and skills to engage with our learners. If this is you and you want to be part of the GTS family, we would welcome your application.

We offer:

A permanent, term time contract in an inclusive and nurturing school

Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues

Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme

You will have/will be:

Passionate and highly motivated

The ability to inspire and engage all young people

Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour

A proven track record of working with young people

A committed and motivated team player willing to go above and beyond for the young people within our community

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 9am

Interviews: TBC

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Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher's PA, Jo Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.

Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here https://gts.devon.sch.uk/policies/

GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,

registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.

Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.47-14.36 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: 12425
Expected start date: 01/09/2025