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Learning Support Assistant - Lamerton C of E Academy (Learning Academy Partnership)
- West Devon, Devon
- Part Time
- NJC Grade C (Torbay): £12.85 - £13.05 per hour
Required for September 2026 The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our School Trust, based in Lamerton C of E Academy. Lying at the heart of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Lamerton takes the fullest advantage of our fantastic outdoor space, and the local environment is very much part of the daily curriculum where a wealth of natural resources makes learning exciting and awe-inspiring for all children. Our aim is to foster a love of learning in our children by developing and building on their creativity and curiosity. As a small village school there is a real sense of community; we value the incredible relationships we have with our families and aim to ensure that all our children experience a rich and engaging curriculum that is that are grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is: ‘ Together we dream, believe and achieve’ At Lamerton, we believe that education is about more than lessons in a classroom - it’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and giving every child the best possible start in life and the courage to dream. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join us who is inspired by our mission and wants to be part of a Trust where children are at the heart of everything we do. You will play a vital role in supporting and nurturing our children, including those with Special Educational Needs, teaching sessions of Maths and reading and helping to remove barriers to learning so every child can flourish. Our ideal candidate will be committed to making a profound difference, particularly for our most disadvantaged children, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive. Experience with autism, speech and language development, and knowledge of phonics would also be an advantage, but not essential. Our Trust is dedicated to building an authentic workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience looks a little different to what we’ve identified, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the perfect candidate! We are proud that we are a single organisation with a shared responsibility for all children, and one where you will feel professionally nourished through our extensive development practice and strong wellness offer. Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible . This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together . What we can offer you: Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives. Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together. We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children. Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth. A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work. Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it. Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most. Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits. A pension you can count on – generous Local Government Pension Scheme. We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact Charlotte Huish or Rachel Tozer – Telephone 01822 613561 or email lamerton@lapsw.org – to arrange an appointment. The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust website www.lapsw.co.uk We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information, or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process. https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/ The closing date for applications is Monday 13th July 2026 (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
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Teaching Assistant - Torre C of E Primary School (The Academies for Character and Excellence)
- Torbay, Devon, Torquay
- Part Time
- Torbay Grade B 4: £7,698.85 actual salary
To start in September 2026 Fixed term to 31 August 2027 The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon, Torbay and Somerset making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation. We live our mission and return to it constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprising excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence. We are truly collaborative, and we work together within, and across, our schools to ensure that all our children and members of staff achieve their potential. Together we work to create a full and rich curriculum offer allowing everyone to flourish - we translate our vision of excellence into our every-day practice. We are proud of our outcomes, but we aspire to achieve more than just academic excellence for our children. We also want our children to become healthy thinkers, curious explorers, caring citizens, knowledgeable participants and confident individuals. We aim to serve our communities, and our schools make every effort to connect with families, local community groups and organisations to ensure that our children and families are nurtured, supported and provided with opportunities through our schools. Our value of equity leads us to want the very best of every child and every member of staff. The Academies for Character and Excellence believe in ‘Personal Growth for All’ and we are committed to tackle inequalities and overcome disadvantage, and to provide bespoke opportunities for professional learning for all. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate, for Torre C of E Primary School who: Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated, working alongside the class teacher Will occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers (i.e. cover supervision) and respond to questions and generally assist pupils in undertaking set activities when fulfilling this supervisory role. Will be required to work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school Responsible for working with individual pupils and small groups Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion Have experience of working with children. Ideally, within a school environment Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be Can encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress Can plan, prepare and promote constructive play during the lunchtime period We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve 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 clearance is required for this post. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school directly to arrange on 01803 324007. An application and equal opportunities form is available to download from our website https://www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Monday 13th July 2026.
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Caretaker (Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor) - Haytor View Community Primary School (Connect Academy Trust)
- Teignbridge, Devon
- Part Time
- £26,824 - £29,540 FTE, pro rated for part time working (£13.90 - £15.31 per hour)
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker (Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor) to join our Trust’s facilities team. The role is primarily based at Haytor View Community Primary School and Nursery, however, will also be required to work flexibly across other school sites as required, undertaking grounds maintenance, general repairs, improvement tasks, and providing cover for absence or operational need. The postholder will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and security of the site, including opening the site each day. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all Trust school environments are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fit for purpose, supporting high-quality learning spaces for pupils and staff. The successful postholder will: Have excellent communication skills Enjoy working as part of a team Be highly organised and work well under pressure Have proficient maintenance skills Be hardworking, efficient and energetic. Connect Academy Trust Connect is a family of 9 large, successful, and happy primary schools. The Trust now educates over 3500 children with 550 staff, in Plymouth, Torbay and Newton Abbot. Connect formed in 2016 as a values-based Multi Academy Trust of 5 schools in Plymouth. Since then, we have worked closely to support a number of schools and Trusts in the South-West and our family has grown to 9 like-minded schools. We rebranded in 2022 and developed our 4 Anchors: Empowering, Principled, Nurturing and Trail-blazing. Connect is an inclusive Trust and 3 of our schools have specialist support centres, for deaf children, those with an ASC diagnosis and for those with a developmental language disorder. We can offer you: A highly supportive school and Trust invested in your growth and professional development. A Trust culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice. A supportive approach for all staff and an innovative approach to appraisal. An opportunity to be part of a forward focussed and growing Trust, author of the UK’s first ocean conservation curriculum with European Blue Schools and national winner of the Community Impact of the year Trust award 2023 Comprehensive induction and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. We are open to discussing the working hours for this position for the right person. If you are interested, please complete an application form. If you have any questions relating to this post please contact Jan Brown, School Business Manager – email jbrown@haytorview.devon.sch.uk Connect is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children. Please complete an online application form. https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=838654ApYP&VACANCY_ID=8264990Svt Application closing date: 9 am on Wednesday 15th July 2026.
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