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Current Vacancies

Our belief that we are stronger together, that as the Trust works more closely as a family of schools we will share in each other’s successes and failures, and bear one another’s burdens in pursuit of our common aims. 

Our commitment to EDI

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.

Information on our inverview process and pre employment checks

If you are interested in working in one of our schools, please use the below links to apply for current vacancies:
 

Location

St George's CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth

Hours

30 hours per week  (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm)

Grade

SC Level 5, SCP 14-17. Starting salary £20,693 (£29,540 FTE)

Contract Term

Part time, Permanent

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

9am on Monday 12th January

Interview Date

Friday 16th January

Start Date

As soon as possible

 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a role that is varied, rewarding, and full of opportunities to grow? If so, we would love to hear from you.

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 HLTA/Family Support Worker to join our team.

About the Role

This is an exciting dual role where no two days are the same. You will:

  • Provide high-quality support to pupils across the school, acting as an HLTA and taking on some class teaching commitments as needed.
  • Build positive, constructive relationships with children and families, offering guidance and support to help every child thrive.
  • Work closely with staff and external agencies to ensure early help, wellbeing support, and safeguarding processes are effective.
  • Contribute to whole-school life, bringing energy, compassion, and creativity to our community.

What We Offer

  • A warm, friendly team who truly care about each other and our pupils.
  • A chance to play a key role in a school where every individual is known, valued, and supported.
  • A job that is varied, interesting, and deeply fulfilling.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

  • Is an experienced HLTA or suitably qualified support professional.
  • Is passionate about nurturing strong relationships with pupils and families.
  • Can be proactive, organised, and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child.
  • Has knowledge or experience of SEND and is enthusiastic about developing their expertise as Assistant SENDCo.

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.

Apply Here

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact the people Team (HR) via people@stcmat.org  

Job Description

Person Specification 

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.

 

 

 

 

School Base  

St George's CofE Primary Academy

Hours

19 Hours per week.

Monday to Wednesday - all day, Thursday am

Grade

SC3 SCP 06 - 09. Starting Salary £11,530 (£25,989 FTE)

Contract Term

Permanent

39 weeks a year

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

9am on Monday 12th January

Interview Date

Friday 16th January

Start Date

As soon as possible

We have a vacancy for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school.  You will have previous experience working with children across the primary age range and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.  We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, assisting pupils to learn and reach their full potential. An understanding of trauma informed / relational approaches would also be beneficial along with delivering well-being interventions such as Emotional Logic. If you have high expectations and understanding of behaviour of all pupils, experience of delivering interventions for children and can create and maintain a purposeful learning environment, we would welcome your application to be part of our successful and hard-working team.

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.

Apply Here

If you have any queries when applying for this vacancy, please contact the People Team (HR) people@stcmat.org

Person Specification

Job Description

Please submit your application via our Face-Ed application portal: https://stcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies 

The details of this vacancy and a link to Face-Ed application portal can be found on our website: www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies 

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.

 

 

 

 

School Base  

St Peter's CofE Primary School, Plymouth

Hours

26.25 Hours per week.

Monday to Friday

Grade

STC Grade 2 SCP 3-5

Starting salary £15,199 (£24,796 FTE)

Contract Term

Permanent

Term Time only - 39 weeks per year

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

9am on Friday 12th December

Interview Date

Week Beginning 15th December

Start Date

As soon as possible

St Peter’s C of E Primary School aim to provide pupils of all ages with a fun and safe place to start and end their day. As a result, we are recruiting for a highly motivated and dynamic Nursery Assistant (EYFS Teaching Assistant) to work alongside our Early Years leader to ensure that our nursery children get the very best start to education possible. At St. Peter’s we are passionate about providing our preschool children with the best start in their early year’s education.  We are seeking to appoint someone with a secure understanding of child development, the importance of play and a commitment to providing children with high quality learning experiences. If you are passionate about early years education, we want to hear from you!

At St Peter’s Primary there is a real sense of community between the school, the surrounding area and St Peters Church. A strength of our school is its size: we are a small school with currently 162 children on roll, including a nursery. It means we know all our children and families well and can make sure that we do our best to develop their learning in a happy, safe, secure and values - respecting environment.

In joining St Peters, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD, whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

Visits to the school are encouraged but not expected.  Visits can be booked through the school on 01752 667724 or SPE.admin@stcmat.org

If you have any queries relating to this vacancy, please contact  people@stcmat.org.

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Person Specification 

Job Description 

 

To apply, please use the link above.  If you have any queries when applying for this vacancy, please contact people@stcmat.org 

 

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.

 

 

Location

Beer Primary School, Devon

Hours

19.5 hours per week – 5 mornings 9am – 12pm and 2 afternoons 1:15pm – 3:30pm

Grade

STC Grade 2 – NJC Points 3-5 Starting Salary £11,002 per annum (£24,796 FTE)

Contract Term

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 - due to EHCP funding

Benefits

  • Peninsula Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Commitment to personal development and CPD
  • Thorough and supportive induction process

Closing Date

4pm on Thursday 11th December 2025

Interview Date

Wednesday 17th December 2025

Start Date

January 2025

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative academy, which is dedicated to developing our great team, centred around humility and respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Beer C of E Primary School, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. As part of your role you will be working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant.

Beer C of E Primary School is led by a very passionate Head Teacher and aims to actively encourage the curious nature of its pupils. The school was built in 1978 and has grown to support its 90 pupils, on a beautiful site, benefiting from exceptional sea views. The pupils are exceptionally well behaved, and the school’s values of love, joy, courage and kindness are embraced by both staff and pupils alike.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.

If you are patient, friendly and nurturing and have a sound KS1/LKS2 pedagogy then we’d love to hear from you!

To arrange a school visit please contact the school office on 01297 20077 to make an appointment.

If you have any issues with the Sam People Recruit system please call 01924 907319, for queries regarding the post please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org

 

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Job Description

Person Specification

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

 

Our commitment to EDI

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.

 

 

Location

St George's CofE Primary Academy, Plymouth

Hours

15 hours per week (3pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday)

Grade

SC Level 3, SCP 6-9. Starting salary £8,870 (£25,989 FTE)

Contract Term

Part time, Permanent

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

9am on Monday 12th January

Interview Date

Friday 16th January

Start Date

As soon as possible

Join Our Team as an After-School Club Leader!

Do you have a passion for fun, creativity and helping children shine? We’re looking for an enthusiastic After-School Club Leader to bring energy, inspiration and smiles to our vibrant primary school community!

What you’ll do:

  • Lead exciting activities that spark imagination
  • Create a safe, welcoming space where every child feels valued
  • Support children’s social skills, confidence, and curiosity
  • Bring fresh ideas to enrich our after-school programme

What we’re looking for:

  •  A positive, proactive role model
  • Someone who loves crafts, games, sports, or creative adventures
  • A team player with great communication skills
  • A genuine passion for working with children

If you’re ready to make a difference each afternoon and help children end their day on a high, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us create unforgettable after-school moments! 

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.

Apply Here

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact HR via people@stcmat.org  

Person Specification

Job Description

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.

Our safeguarding policy can be viewed on our policies page.

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.

 

Location 

Meavy CofE Primary School, Yelverton

Hours

25 Hours per week. 

Monday to Friday,  8.30am - 1.30pm

Grade

TA - STC Grade 2, SCP 3-5 .  Starting salary £11,284  (£24,796FTE)

MTA - STC Grade 1, SCP 2.  Starting salary £2,778 (24,413FTE)

Contract Term

Fixed Term until 31/08/2026 (38 weeks per year)

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

9am on Wednesday 17th December

Interview Date

Wednesday 7th January 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated team and contribute to ensuring our school continues to flourish and that every child reaches their full potential. The role will give the candidate an opportunity to experience all aspects of school life, working with SEN children in class, and outside in formal lessons and in more informal scenarios. As this is a combined role, at lunchtime we will be looking for a Mealtime Assistant who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.

Meavy Primary is a small rural village school situated on the edge of Dartmoor where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our children have a thirst for learning and our school is a happy and harmonious place to learn and grow. Our Christian values of Joy, Hope, Love, Wisdom and Respect underpin school life, and our school community values the contribution that every child makes. We seek opportunities to take the children’s learning outdoors wherever possible and our beautiful school grounds are the perfect place to start.

Our Teaching Assistants play an important role in the education of our pupils. You would work collaboratively with our teaching team to support all pupils to work towards achieving their individual outcomes and maximising their learning opportunities both within and outside of the school setting. If you have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour, good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 01822 853270

Apply Here

If you have any queries, please contact people@stcmat.org .

Job Description - TA

Person Specification - TA

Job Description - MTA

Person Specification - MTA

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.

 

Location

Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School, Exeter

Hours

Position 1: 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – actual salary £4,166 per annum

Position 2: 6.67 hours per week, 38 weeks per year – actual salary £3,705 per annum

Grade

SC1- SCP2

Contract Term

Permanent

Benefits

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tax Free Childcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date

Midday on Monday 8th December 2025

Interview Date

Friday 12th December 2025

Start Date

6th January 2026

We are looking to appoint 2 Mealtime Assistants to assist the Headteacher as part of a team in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the midday break.

This will involve supervision of pupils in the dining hall and in the playground and other school premises and associated ancillary duties.

We are looking for someone who can join our incredibly dedicated team; someone who is inclusive, enthusiastic, caring, adaptable and flexible and a strong team player.

The applicants need to have patience, resilience and care.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

We will offer you: -

  • Happy, enthusiastic and polite children
  • A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos
  • A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children
  • A commitment to high quality continued professional development

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Job DescriptionPerson Specification  

Your completed application form should be submitted by Midday Monday 8th December 2025

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th December 2025

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.