Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Family Support Worker
St George's CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3RX28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 30 hours a week - Monday to Friday 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Starting salary £18,206
Pay scale
- SC 3 - scp 6-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a role that is varied, rewarding, and full of opportunities to grow? If so, we would love to hear from you.
At St George's, we are proud to be a small school with a big heart. Our close-knit community, supportive staff team, and warm, caring ethos make our school a truly special place to work. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic TA/Family Support Worker to join our team.
About the Role
This is an exciting dual role where no two days are the same. You will:
- Provide high-quality support to pupils across the school, acting as a TA in upper KS2 in the mornings and a Family Support Worker in the afternoon.
- Build positive, constructive relationships with children and families, offering guidance and support to help every child thrive.
- Work closely with staff and external agencies to ensure early help, wellbeing support, and safeguarding processes are effective.
- Contribute to whole-school life, bringing energy, compassion, and creativity to our community.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Is an experienced Level 3 TA with experience of supporting across the primary age range.
- Is passionate about nurturing strong relationships with pupils and families.
- An interest in PE, including inclusion PE would be beneficial.
- Can be proactive, organised, and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child.
- Has knowledge or experience of SEND and is enthusiastic about developing their expertise as Assistant SENDCo.
What the school offers its staff
St George’s Church of England Primary Academy is a small school with a village feel and a beautiful locality near to the Royal William Yard and Firestone Bay. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our high achievements in all senses of the word and our child centred incisive approach. The Academy is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are encouraged, please call the school direct on 07152 224863.
Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies
The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website:www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the people Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
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
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About St George's CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St George's CofE Primary Academy website
- Email address
- people@stcmat.org
Arranging a visit to St George's CofE Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@stcmat.org.
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