Teaching Assistant

Torre Church of England Academy, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4DN

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 26.25 hrs per week 08.45 - 15.15
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31.08.2027
• Pay scale: B 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate, for Torre C of E Primary School who:

• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, working alongside the class teacher
• Will occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers (i.e. cover supervision) and respond to questions and generally assist pupils in undertaking set activities when fulfilling this supervisory role.
• Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
• Responsible for working with individual pupils and small groups
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
• Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
• Can encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
• Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress
• Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve

What the school offers its staff

The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon, Torbay and Somerset making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.

We live our mission and return to it constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprising excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence.

We are truly collaborative, and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals.

We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools.

Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believe in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all.

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

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD TA + H&S.pdf - 176 KB (opens in new tab)

About Torre Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Torre Church of England Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
• Phone number: 07915071143
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/torre-church-of-england-academy

Arranging a visit to Torre Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.

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