Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Family Support Worker

Location: St George's Church of England Primary Academy.  Admiralty Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth. PL1 3RX

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: Grade SC Level 3 – SCP 6-9 Starting salary £18,206 per hour (FTE £25,989)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Term Time only: 39 weeks per year

Closing Date: Friday 6^th March

Interview Date: Friday 13^th March

Start Date: As soon as possible

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.  The role may be split, for the right candidates.

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 Offer

• A warm, friendly team who truly care about each other and our pupils.
• A chance to play a key role in a school where every individual is known, valued, and supported.
• A job that is varied, interesting, and deeply fulfilling.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.

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.

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please call the school direct on 07152 224863.

The details of this vacancy 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.