Classroom Support Assistant

We are seeking to recruit outstanding Classroom Support Assistants to join our team at our Torquay and Brixham sites.

Classroom Support Assistants - Grade C point 10 – 13 £10,580 - £11,241 (actual pro rata salary) per annum or Grade D Point 14 -17 £11,443 – £12,183 (actual pro rata salary) depending on experience.

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only) – Torquay Site

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only) – Brixham Site

For our Torquay Site, we are looking for candidates who are keen, motivated and are able to work as part of a team.  Successful applicants will preferably have experience of working in a school setting.  Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and or working with pupils with profound and severe learning difficulties is desirable but not essential as further training is available.

We are also currently 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 behavioural needs.

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. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and other Safeguarding and Medical Checks.

To apply please visit https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/mayfield-school-1036175