Job Description

Full Time Teaching Assistant

Contract Term: 26.25 hours per week - Permanent

Salary:

STC Grade 3 - NJC Points 6-9 Starting Salary 15,930 to 16,705 per annum (25,989 to 27,254 FTE)

Term Time

: 39 weeks per annum

Anticipated Start Date:

September 2025

Closing Date: 02/09/2025

Interview Date

: TBC

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to join St Marychurch CofE Primary School in Torquay, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust.

Working as part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future development of our school. As part of St Christopher's Trust, we can offer a range of professional development opportunities whatever your career stage and we are looking for leaders that relish a challenge, stand out from the crowd and really want to make a difference. Through our collaborative network of schools and ongoing professional development we can support you to achieve your career aspirations.

If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

Please visit www.stchristophersmat.org for the full details or apply online. Your completed application form should be returned by email to people@stcmat.org by 9.00 on Tuesday 02nd September 2025

Interviews will be on

held on TBC

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,930.00-16,705.00 per year

Expected hours: 26.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/09/2025
Expected start date: 15/09/2025