Specialist Teaching Assistant - St Margaret's Academy
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade F Pt12-17: Actual Annual Salary £19,320 - £20,964. (£14.36 - £15.58 per hour)

Location: St Margaret’s Academy, Barewell Road, Torquay, TQ1 4PA
Required to start Summer Term 2025, the exact date to be confirmed.
St Margaret’s Academy is looking to appoint a specialist teaching assistant to work as the key adult worker for a child in Key Stage 2 with special educational needs. The position will require someone who has a high level of empathy and resilience, and who can build strong relationships with children.
St Margaret’s has a strong and supportive staff team. Relationships are at the heart of all our interactions between colleagues, children and families.
Visits to the school have been arranged for 9.30am on Monday 17/03/25, 2pm on Thursday 27/03/25 and 9.30am on Monday 28/04/25 and will last about an hour.
If you would like further information about the post, please do contact the school and the Headteacher will be happy to have a chat on the phone in addition to visits, or instead of visits if you are unable to make those times.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such all applicants will be required to submit details of two referees who will be contacted in advance of interviews for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.
A copy of our "Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures", a copy of our "Policy Statement on Recruiting Applicants with Criminal Records" and the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on our school website under “Policies”.
Please email Mrs B Duff - bduff@st-margarets.torbay.sch.uk for an application form and job description. Please apply by midday Thursday 1 May 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early – even where there’s a published closing date – so if you’re keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed – shortlisted candidates will be notified
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ1 4PA
- Reference
JS06782
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade F Pt12-17: Actual Annual Salary £19,320 - £20,964. (£14.36 - £15.58 per hour)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum, term time
- Closing Date
30/04/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes