Teaching Assistant - Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School (Plymouth CAST)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Support Staff Scale C3 - C6: £24,027 - £25,183 pro-rata (paid over 39 weeks)

The Governors of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Paignton are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. They are keen to accommodate the best candidate who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.
The post is fixed term until 25th July 2025.
We offer:
- A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
- A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- A commitment to your own professional development
The successful candidate will:
- Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
- Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills
- Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
- Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
- Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Colin O’Kane, Senior Administrator by email at senioradmin@shrcps.org or contact the school on 01803 558298.
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.
For further information and to apply please visit our website: https://sacred-heart-primary.torbay.sch.uk/
Closing Date: As soon as suitable applications are received.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email and or phone.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ3 2SH
- Reference
AC4790
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Support Staff Scale C3 - C6: £24,027 - £25,183 pro-rata (paid over 39 weeks)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
27.5 hours per week
- Closing Date
05/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes