Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support - College
Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
1 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 8.55 am - 3.25 pm Monday to Friday 30 Hours per week Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade D5-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking two exceptional individuals to join our team at Mayfield College in Paignton, which provides support to children at Key Stage 4 to 5 with SLD/PMLD special educational needs.
We are looking to employ Level 3 Teaching Assistants to work with our young people who need to extra support throughout the College day due to their behavioural and complex needs.
Desirable skills:
- A passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students with complex needs
- Experience of working with young people who can exhibit behaviour that can challenge
- A good understanding of SEN needs and reasons for complex behaviour
- Experience of physical restrictive intervention strategies would be an advantage
- The ability to be a great team player and also be able to work independently and use initiative
- An open-minded and inquisitive approach to the job but the ability to work to agreed strategies and procedures
- The ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with children, fellow staff members and families
What the school offers its staff
Working at Mayfield College offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.
You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our college community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.
Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield:https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4
As well as being part of this rewarding environment, Mayfield offers many personal benefits, including:
- Impressive Government Pension Scheme; 18.4% for Support Staff plus other peace of mind / family protection benefits.
- Access to free Well-being Support & Services.
- Blue Light Discount Card & Employee Discount Scheme; providing up to 20% discounts across many companies.
Commitment to safeguarding
All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places:
Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org
Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Mayfield School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 265 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mayfield School website
- Email address
- nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.
At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.
At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.
Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.
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