Job Description

EXPERIENCED TEACHING ASSISTANT

(Temporary until July 2026)

Salary Grade:

NJC Scale Point 3 - 24,796 Full time equivalent (actual 17,692)

Hours:

30.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (paid pro rata)

Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant at our school. We

are in need of a dedicated, experienced Teaching Assistant with wide-ranging experience including 1:1 provision, to support our children and join our passionate

and caring team.

"Staff are appreciated, valued and supported" Ofsted 2024.

Hayes School is a happy and thriving primary school where children love to learn and as a result, achieve outstanding results. There are approximately 375 children on roll including nursery children. The children are mixed ability with two classes per year group. Our strong team of teachers are supported by highly skilled teaching assistants. The school recently received an Ofsted judgement of 'outstanding' in three areas and we current are top of the Torbay league tables for the second year running.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a passion and drive to support children. Experience or knowledge of working with children with a range of needs is an advantage. Our children are looking for a committed individual who is highly organised and can inspire learning.

Hayes School has a deep vision and passion for learning, and supporting children to "be all they can be". We are committed to high quality teaching for all our children and believe that creativity is at the heart of education. Join us in exploring what learning can be like and help us develop the most exciting environment possible.

If you decide to apply, please refer to the person specification when writing the application. We are looking for the 'right person' to fulfil the role and we believe that recruitment is not a science based entirely on tick boxes and therefore, would encourage you to apply if you feel you are the right person for our school. We would love to meet you.

Please e-mail (admin@hayes.torbay.sch.uk) or phone 01803 557336 to arrange a telephone call to discuss the position.

The closing date is Monday, 5th January 2026 at 12 noon.

For more details, and to find an application form, please check out our website at:

https://hayes.torbay.sch.uk/Vacancies/

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: 17,692.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Paignton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

CV's will not be accepted. Applications but be submitted using the school's application form, which can be downloaded from our website.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person