Vacancies
Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Term Time only)
Fixed Term: Until 31 August 2026
Salary/Grade: £13.05 per an hour (£15,363 per annum)
Hours: 26.25hrs
Closing Date: 20 October 2025 @ 9am
Job Start Date: ASAP
Watcombe Primary School is very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at Watcombe Primary is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.
The governors of Watcombe Primary wish to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work across all Key Stage areas of the school.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about making learning effective and enjoyable for all children
• Has knowledge of how children learn and be committed to a whole school collaborate approach
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
• Can create an environment in which our children feel especially safe, valued and happy
• Committed to continuous improvement and strive to ensure all children make good progress
• In return we can offer:
• A committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• Supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team & Local Governing Body
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The job description, person specification and application form for this role is below.
All completed application forms to be returned to admin@watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk
Meal Time Assistant (Term Time only)
Permanent
Salary/Grade: £12.65 per an hour
Hours: 6.5hrs a week 11:50-13:00
Closing Date: Open until we receive enough applications
Job Start Date: November 2025
Watcombe Primary School is very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at Watcombe Primary is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.
The governors of Watcombe Primary wish to appoint a Meal Time Assistant for November to help support our children during meal times.
We are looking for someone who:
Who has a can-do attitude
Enthusiastic with great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
Good team player
In return we can offer:
A committed and friendly team to work with
A happy place to work
Supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team & Local Governing Body
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The job description, person specification and application form for this role is below.
All completed application forms to be returned to admin@watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk