Learning Support Assistant (Bank Staff)
Curledge Street Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Casual role
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- 13.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Looking for a casual role supporting SEN pupils?
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible Early Years professionals with a full and relevantEarly Years qualificationto Level 2 or Level 3 to join our school as Bank Staff. You we be employed as a SEND Learning Support Assistant, with the potential opportunity to move into a permanent role, should this become available and be of interest to you.
We are building a reliable support team to cover staffing needs during periods of sickness, holidays, and other absences. For the right candidates, there may be opportunities to work in our Early Years and The Reef (SEN Provision). The hours will fall between 8.40 – 3.25pm. Monday to Friday, depending on your availability.
You will be working at Curledge Street Academy. We will provide Safeguarding, and any other relevant training required to support you in working effectively within our settings.
This role is particularly well suited to someone with previous Early Years experience who is looking to return to work gradually or who needs flexibility around existing commitments.
Key requirements:
- Level 2 / Level 3 Early Years qualification (desirable)
- Previous experience in a nursery or school setting
- A flexible and reliable approach
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
Join us in making a real difference to the outcomes of our students.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Curledge Street Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 450 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Curledge Street Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
Curledge Street Academy aims to create a learning environment which gives a ‘Flying Start to Lifelong Learning’.
To become a ‘Lifelong Learner’ in the 21st century, our children will need to be resilient and confident individuals, with an ability to relate to others and communicate their thoughts and ideas with humility and understanding.
To this end we have four key values at the heart of our curriculum:
Our core ethos value is one of respect. We encourage all members of our school community to be respectful to others. To empathise and value one another’s opinions and beliefs. Our other key learning values are independence, creativity and collaboration.
Arranging a visit to Curledge Street Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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