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If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual looking for an opportunity to work in a great school and be part of a friendly and helpful team, we would love to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
Meal Time Assistant
Post Title: Meal Time Assistant – total hours of 5 per week Monday to Friday (term time only)
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31/08/2025 – Term time only
Salary: MTA Grade A – Scale point 2 actual annual salary = £2,522.02
Based at: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6ES
Organisation: Torbay Council
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2025. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interview date: W/C Monday 3rd February 2025
Start date: As soon as possible (once all pre-employment checks have come back satisfactory)
School Catering Assistant
Post Title: School Catering Assistant - Monday to Friday 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade B (Catering Assistant: F.T.E £24,027.00) actual annual salary = £10,837.29 term time only – 38 weeks per year
Based at: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6ES
Organisation: Torbay Council
Closing date: Friday 31st January at midday. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interview date: W/C Monday 3rd February 2025
Start date: As soon as possible, once all satisfactory pre-employment checks are received.
Are you passionate about food services? We are a successful, vibrant, and welcoming primary school in Torquay, currently seeking to appoint a dedicated Catering Assistant. This role allows you to contribute to our catering, ensuring that our school remains food hygiene safe and a healthy environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.
About the Role: As a member of our team, you will take on key responsibilities. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety in their workday and is committed to maintaining high standards in food preparation.
Responsibilities: To work 4 hours per day - Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year - term time only from 11:00am.
Teaching Assistant/Meal Time Assistant
Post Title: One-to-one/general Teaching Assistant and Meal Time Assistant – total hours of 35.83 per week Monday to Friday (term time only)
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31/08/2025 – Term time only
Salary: TA Grade C – Scale Point 4 actual salary = £16,491.96
Salary: MTA Grade A – Scale point 2 actual annual salary = £2,522.02
Based at: Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Chelston, Torquay, TQ2 6ES
Organisation: Torbay Council
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2025. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interview date: W/C Monday 3rd February 2025
Start date: As soon as possible (once all pre-employment checks have come back satisfactory)
Application Flexibility: If you are interested in applying for just one of the advertised roles —
Teaching Assistant or Mealtime Assistant — you are welcome to do so. Please ensure you clearly
indicate your preference on your application form.
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