family support Teaching Assistant  

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is inviting applications for an exciting and impactful new role as a Family Support teaching assistant. This opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants.

Details at a glance

Required: ASAP

Hours per week: 37.5 (08:30am – 5pm Monday – Friday) * (Hours are flexible upon request for the right candidate)

Working weeks: 42 weeks (term time)

Status: permanent

Starting salary: £13.48 per hour

Grade: D

Closing Date: 12 noon on *friday13th December 2024 *(An Extension has been applied)

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 16^th December 2024

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? TEAM Multi-Academy Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Family Support Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is your chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your skills and passion can create lasting change.

As a Family Support Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children and families thrive. You’ll work across nine schools and in the heart of our community, building strong relationships and delivering meaningful support where it’s needed most.

What You’ll Do

In this impactful role, you will:

• Be a champion for children and families, supporting them through challenges and helping them achieve sustainable, positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and support services to improve attendance, engagement, and outcomes for young people.
• Work within Devon’s Early Help Framework, ensuring the highest-quality support at the earliest stage.
• Bring creativity and flexibility to every situation, meeting families where they are and empowering them to grow.
• Make a difference in the lives of children with complex needs, working with empathy, skill, and determination.

About You

You’re the right fit for this role if you:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage meaningfully with children, families, and professionals.
• Are an experienced teaching assistant in supporting school-aged children with complex needs.
• Are a team player with the confidence to work independently when needed.
• Are driven to make a positive and lasting impact in your community.

Why Choose TEAM Multi-Academy Trust?

When you join TEAM, you become part of a community that celebrates teamwork, values professional development, and prioritises well-being. Here’s what we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive environment where you’ll be valued and empowered.
• Generous pension scheme membership (TP/LGPS).
• Free well-being benefits, including access to Thrive, a mental well-being app, through Medigold Occupational Health.
• Cycle-to-work schemes and seasonal flu vaccinations to keep you healthy.
• Dedicated well-being and long-service days to recharge.
• Free on-site parking for hassle-free commuting.
• And, of course, a chance to truly change lives every single day.

Would you like to know more about the role?

There is an opportunity to meet virtually via TEAMS with the Director of Inclusion, Beth Carter, on Friday 6^th December. This will be by appointment only from 11am, so please book your interest via vacancies@team-mat.org.uk

Ready to Make a Difference? Here’s How to Apply

Take the first step toward a rewarding career today:

1. Visit our website at www.teamacademytrust.com to download the application form.
2. Submit your completed application via email to Sam Stobbs at vacancies@team-mat.org.uk or deliver it to our Registered Office: Pilton Bluecoat Academy, Abbey Road, Barnstaple EX31 1JU.

Important: CVs are not accepted. All shortlisted candidates will undergo an online pre-employment search prior to interviews.

Want to learn more? We’d love to meet you! Schedule a visit to our schools by contacting Beth Carter, Director of Inclusion, at vacancies@team-mat.org.uk

 

pastoral support worker  

Required: TBC

Hours per week: 35 (Monday to Friday 08:30am – 4 PM)

Working weeks: 39 weeks (term time ONLY)

Status: permanent

Starting salary: £13.48 per hour

Grade: D

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 6^th December 2024

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 9^th December 2024

The appointed person will work in close partnership with the Director of Inclusion as part of the Inclusion Team and the Heads of School across TEAM Multi- Academy Trust to encourage and support school-aged children and their families. This is a varied role where the successful candidate will be required to proactively engage with pupils and their families relating to promoting and supporting social and emotional wellbeing and mental health.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with school staff and other agencies to provide additional support to children who need help to overcome barriers to learning, targeting help to those children who need it most. 
• Implementing agreed pastoral programmes like Go Beyond or the Wave project for example with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. 

If you would like to work and contribute to a Trust that is committed to providing children with outstanding learning experiences, aims to continually develop and grow, and where teamwork and the professional development of all staff is important, we would encourage you to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you will be valued, welcomed, and supported within a friendly staff environment. Additional benefits include:

• Membership of a generous pension scheme (TP/ LGPS)
• Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app
• Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
• Cycle to work schemes
• Competitive Salary
• Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Free onsite car parking

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

An application form should be fully completed; we do not accept CV’s.

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please make contact with Director of Inclusion Beth Carter via vacancies@team-mat.org.uk

Full details and application form can be found below. 

Applications should be hand delivered, posted or emailed to Sam Stobbs, via  vacancies@team-mat.org.uk