Vacancies

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Term Time only)

Linked to SEND Child

Salary/Grade: £12.64 per an hour (£14,892 per annum)

Hours: 26.25hrs

Closing Date: 9 July 2025 @ 9am

Job Start Date: September 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 Level 2 Teaching Assistant from September 2025 to give 1:1 support, linked to funding for a SEND pupil in KS2.

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