About this role
Teaching Assistant - St George’s CofE Primary School
Location: St George's Church of England Primary Academy. Admiralty Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth. PL1 3RX
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Grade SC Level 2 - SCP 4-7 Starting salary £14,702 per hour (FTE £25,185)
Hours: 25 hours per week (working pattern to be discussed at Interview)
Term Time only: 39 weeks per year
Closing Date: Friday 5th June
Interview Date: Thursday 11th June
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
Benefits:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
Tax Free Childcare.
Employee Assistance Programme
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Are you enthusiastic about helping children learn through play and hands on experiences? Do you want to work in a happy school that puts children at the heart of all we do?
At St George's, we are proud to be a small school with a big heart. Our close-knit community, supportive staff team, and warm, caring ethos make our school a truly special place to work. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The permanent role will initially be in Year 5/6.
St George’s Church of England Primary Academy is a small school with a village feel and a beautiful locality near to the Royal William Yard and Firestone Bay. Our strong Christian Ethos helps to create a warm, calm atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our high achievements in all senses of the word and our child centred incisive approach. The Academy is part of St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please call the school direct on 07152 224863.
Please visit the link below, for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies by 9:00am on Friday 5th June 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th June 2026.
If you have any queries when applying for this vacancy, please contact [email protected]
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. 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.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.