Permanent Level 2 Teaching / Pastoral Assistants - Mayfield Chestnut

Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 1x Full Time Permanent position (5 days) and 1x Part Time Permanent Position (4 days) 32.5hrs / 5 days OR 26hrs/4 days 8.55 am - 3.40 pm Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent - Additional External Funding until 31/08/2027 (funding may be extended)
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team at our Chestnut Centre in Brixham which provides support to children at Key Stage 1 and 2 who are experiencing difficulties in maintaining a placement in mainstream school as a result of their social, emotional or behavioral needs. Chestnut consists of small class groups and supporting 1:1 for learning and supporting emotional regulation.

We have 2x Permanent Positions available:

• 1 x Full Time (32.5 hrs per week / 5 days)
• 1 x Part Time (26 hrs per week / 4 days) Days TBC at interview.

The successful applicants will have proven experience of working with children with challenging and vulnerable behaviours and will be able to demonstrate commitment and expertise in improving educational and social outcomes for them. Knowledge of the primary curriculum and experience of supporting children with a range of interventions in literacy and numeracy is essential. Knowledge of Thrive would be a distinct advantage.

The working day is from 8.55 am - 3.40 pm.

Full time hours are 32.5 hours across 5 days a week for 39 weeks per year (term time only).

Our Pastoral Assistants start on a Level 2 TA contract (Level 3 contracts may be offered if there is substantial previous experience which can be discussed at interview)

The actual starting salary for a Level 2 TA is £19,966.22 per annum based on 5 days a week, term time only.

The interview will be a panel interview - to include a short, informal presentation, along with time spent with pupils.

We may decide to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date, as successful applications come in and reserve the right to close this advert early if positions are offered. Please don't delay in submitting your application.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Mayfield School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mayfield School website
• Email address: nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayfield-school-torquay

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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