Level 2 Teaching Assistants - Mayfield School at Mayfield School in TQ2, Torquay, South West · JobNearby
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Level 2 Teaching Assistants - Mayfield School
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Mayfield School
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Location
TQ2, Torquay, South West
Salary
£26,427
Work pattern
Full Time · Part Time
Dates
Posted 15 Sept 2026 · Closes 11 Oct 2026
We are looking for who are keen, motivated and are able to work as part of a team.
You will support the teacher in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways. You will need to be creative, flexible,…
About the role
We are looking for who are keen, motivated and are able to work as part of a team.
You will support the teacher in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways. You will need to be creative, flexible, patient, and perceptive, as you will need to write down observations for the teacher. However, as well as supporting the teaching, you will be trained by nurses, therapists and senior staff to carry out many other day to day and medical procedures. Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as on-the-job training will be provided.
The Right Candidate Will Have
- An enthusiasm to learn new skills in a school based environment.
- A good understanding of child development and learning processes
- 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
- Experience of using ICT effectively
We have both Full and Part Time contracts available - please indicate on your application what days you are available and preferred hours/week.
Working hours will be 8.55 am to 3.25 pm, Term time only.
The starting salary for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, based on 5 days a week (actual) is £18,430.36 per annum, paid equally across 12 months.
Job tags
Education roles
Teaching Assistant
Education
FULL TIME
PART TIME
Flexible
Vacancy source
Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
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