1:1/General Teaching & Mealtime Assistant - Sherwell Valley Primary School
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- Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2025 - 31 August 2026
Hours:
TA: 30.83 hours per week - Monday to Friday (full time applications preferred due to the operational needs of the school, although part time hours may be considered - if you are applying for part time hours, please indicate your availability on your application form).
MTA: 5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (39 weeks per year term time plus INSET days)
Salary:
TA: Grade C point 4 (£24,404.00 F.T.E) actual salary £20,236.32.
MTA: Grade A point 2 (£23,656.00 F.T.E) actual salary £2,737.38.
A national pay award is currently being negotiated with workers’ unions and is pending agreement. Therefore the salary will be higher than published.
Shaping futures in Torbay
At Sherwell Valley Primary School, we believe in the potential of all children and go above and beyond to provide them with the support they need to thrive. Sherwell Valley is a great place to work, with wide opportunities and excellent support.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please call the office or email to arrange a convenient date and time 01803613296 / recruitment@svps1.com
Core Values in Our Primary School Environment: 1:1 / General Teaching / Mealtime Assistant
At our school, we believe in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive. As a 1:1 / General Teaching / Mealtime Assistant, you'll play a vital role in upholding our core values, influencing the members of our school community.
Respect
You will consistently demonstrate respectful interactions with all children, regardless of their individual needs, backgrounds, or differences. This means actively listening to children, valuing their ideas, and communicating with them in a kind and age-appropriate manner. You will help create opportunities for children to feel valued and their perspectives considered, fostering a culture of kindness and acceptance, where diverse learning styles are celebrated. When supporting individual children, you'll ensure their voice is heard and their specific needs are met with understanding. During mealtimes, you'll ensure every child feels comfortable and confident, respecting their choices and dietary needs with understanding and patience.
Resilience
You will support children to develop resilience by encouraging them to try new things, learn from mistakes, and persevere when faced with challenges in both their learning and social interactions. You'll help create a secure environment where children feel safe to take risks, explore, and ask for help when needed. This includes gently guiding them through new experiences, such as trying different foods at lunchtime, tackling a tricky maths problem, or navigating playground dynamics. You'll celebrate their efforts as they build confidence and independence, helping them understand that mistakes are a part of learning.
Aspiration
You will focus on what children can do and celebrate their achievements, no matter how small, to build their confidence and motivation. You'll work with the class teacher to set achievable goals and inspire progress, helping children understand the value of their learning in shaping their future. This could be as simple as acknowledging a child's effort in writing a sentence, encouraging them to participate in a new activity, or celebrating their attempts at using a new skill independently. Your enthusiasm will help spark their curiosity and drive to learn and achieve their potential.
Collaboration
You will work collaboratively with the wider school team, including class teachers, the SENDCo, parents/carers, and other support staff, to ensure a consistent and shared approach to supporting each child's needs. You'll contribute to designing and leading activities that encourage children to work together towards a common goal, promoting teamwork and shared understanding. During mealtimes, you'll work with colleagues to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all children, sharing observations and communicating effectively about any concerns related to well-being or behaviour.
Responsibility
You will guide children to develop a sense of responsibility for their actions and their learning journey, appropriate for their age and developmental stage. This includes encouraging them to care for their classroom environment, participate in tidying up, and understand the impact of their behaviour on others. You will reinforce expectations for behaviour positively and support children in making good choices, helping them understand the consequences of their actions. During mealtimes, you'll encourage children to take responsibility for their own eating habits, such as clearing their plates, and understanding the importance of healthy choices and good table manners.
Why Sherwell Valley Primary School?
A Supportive Community: At Sherwell Valley, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture. You will be a valued member of our team, where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
Collaborative Teams: You will work within a school team, supported by experienced and confident leaders, fostering a collaborative and enriching working environment.
Opportunities for Growth: We believe in the growth of our staff as much as our children. With wide opportunities for professional development, you’ll find room to expand your skills and knowledge in a nurturing environment.
A Vibrant Learning Environment: Our school is a lively, engaging and positive place for both children and staff. We strive to make our school the best imaginable, where creativity, innovation and dedication are at the heart of all we do.
We can offer you an amazing place to work and some great benefits, including:
- Competitive pay and opportunities to develop your skills.
- Pension scheme. Eden Red/My Lifestyles - our benefits scheme which provides a range of great savings and perks for staff.
- On-site parking and well equipped school workplace.
- Opportunities to access quality CPD, to ensure professional success and personal satisfaction.
- A team of dedicated staff who are passionate about supporting teaching and learning to provide the best start to all children’s education and well-being that attend our school.
- A culture of trust which is fair, developmental and supportive of staff and children.
- A strong and achievable school vision and values that are embedded in our school.
- Supportive team.
- Leadership experience.
Safeguarding and Well-being
- Follow all statutory safeguarding policies and adhere to the school’s child protection and health & safety procedures.
- Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure the best interests of all pupils.
- Actively promote and uphold a culture of safeguarding, reporting concerns and taking appropriate action when necessary.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Please use the attached application form and return it to Tracey Young - HR Administrator Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ES – Email: recruitment@svps1.com
Please apply by midday on the closing date.
Interview Date: Monday 21 July.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ2 6ES
- Reference
AC5441
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
Please see the advert text regarding the hours of work
- Closing Date
16/07/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes