Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Old Priory Junior Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1QN

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  11 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 16689

Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Old Priory Junior Academy, Plympton, Plymouth

 

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: Part-time 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade SC3 SCP 6 – 9 actual £16,689 per year (FTE £25,989)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per annum

Start Date: September 2025

Deadline: 9am on 11^th June

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? Old Priory Junior Academy is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team, and work with children within Key Stage 2 at our school. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with class teachers, playing a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

 

About Us

At Old Priory Junior Academy, our ethos is shaped by our guiding principle:

“Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14).

Our core values—Love, Ambition, Collaboration, Honesty, Individuality, Resilience, and Respect—are at the heart of everything we do. We provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with class teachers to support the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons
• Provide targeted support through small group work and 1:1 interventions
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and learning resources
• Foster positive relationships with pupils to enhance their social and emotional development
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress and provide feedback to the teaching team
• Help create a stimulating and safe learning environment for all children

 

Successful candidates will:

• Have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Have experience working with children across the primary setting, particularly those with SEND needs
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with pupils and adults alike.
• Be passionate about supporting children's learning and emotional well-being.
• Show resilience, empathy, and a commitment to inclusive education.

We Offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong ethos and values-driven culture.
• Children who are happy, motivated, and eager to learn.
• A supportive and experienced staff team dedicated to pupil success.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative working environment where every member of the team is valued.

Applicants should outline their experience and expertise that match the personal specification in their supporting statement. 

To arrange a tour of the school or for more information, please contact the school office on 01752 338199.

 

To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' button on this advert.

If you have any issues with the Sam People Recruit system please call 01924 907319, for query's regarding the post please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on 11^th June 2025. Provisional interview date is currently Monday 23^rd June.

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



Our commitment to EDI

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Old Priory Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Old Priory Junior Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-priory-junior-academy

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