Support Staff Vacancies
Welcome to the Support Staff vacancies section of the school website. Here you will find all the latest vacancies available within Great Torrington School. Before applying please be sure to read all the information below, failure to do so may affect your application.
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Inclusion Support Assistant
Required to start 1st September 2025
Permanent
37 hours per week, term time plus 5 non-pupil days
£25,992 to £27,711 pro rata
£13.47 to £14.36 per hour
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flourishing and supportive school. Recently rated by Ofsted as Good (in July 2022), GTS has celebrated consistently good results.
GTS sits in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside with easy access to the many stunning beaches of north Devon and north Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to, not only relocate to a beautiful part of the country, but to develop their career in an environment where CPD and personal growth are valued.
GTS is a growing school, which has recently benefitted from a further £1.5 million investment in its buildings. We are seeking to appoint a unique and important team member. The successful candidate will have the personal qualities, ambition and determination to maximise the life chances of the pupils at GTS. You must have excellent communication skills, tremendous drive and great enthusiasm for young people as well as the empathy and skills to engage with our learners. If this is you and you want to be part of the GTS family, we would welcome your application.
We offer:
- A permanent, term time contract in an inclusive and nurturing school
- Friendly, supportive, and professional colleagues
- Excellent CPD training including a comprehensive induction programme
You will have/will be:
- Passionate and highly motivated
- The ability to inspire and engage all young people
- Presence, dynamism, approachability, and a good sense of humour
- A proven track record of working with young people
- A committed and motivated team player willing to go above and beyond for the young people within our community
Job Description - Inclusion Support Assistant
Job Specification - Inclusion Support Assistant
Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jo Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.
Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found on our policies page.
GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,
registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.
Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Art Technician
Salary: £25,992 to £27,711 pro-rata (NJC Grade D)
£13.47 to £14.36 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year
(Term time only plus 2 non-pupil days)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Art Technician to join our excellent Art department.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who:
- Is experienced in working with young people
- Is passionate about art
- Has excellent troubleshooting skills and enjoys problem solving
- Enjoys providing people with guidance on art matters
- Has a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Has knowledge and skills in producing artwork
- You will be able to look after the materials and our art classrooms
Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Joanna Pateman, by phone on Ext 230 or e-mail for a pack.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found on our Policies page.
GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,
registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.
Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Learning Support Assistants Level 2
Salary Grade C (Points 5 - 7)
Temporary to 31st August 2026 in the first instance, one post is dependant on funding and the second post is a maternity cover
£24,790 - £25,584 (£12.85 - £13.26 per hour) pro rata
1162.59 hours per annum
Term time only
GTS is looking to appoint two Level 2 Learning Support Assistants to start in September 2025.
These are temporary positions until 31st August 2026.
The ability to communicate clearly, adaptability to meet a wide variety of situations, a sense of humour and a genuine desire to support and motivate young people in their learning, and an interest in supporting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of young people, are all essential for this post. A good all-round education and proficiency in literacy, numeracy and ICT are desirable.
Please download an application pack and application form from the school website. Alternatively, contact the Headteacher’s PA, Jo Pateman, by phone on 01805 623531 Ext 230 or email for a pack.
Closing Date: Mondy 16th June 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Monday 23rd June 2025
Great Torrington School is a successful and popular 11-16 school. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Criminal Record Check. We are an equal opportunities employer. An online check will be performed on shortlisted candidates. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here 5-safeguarding-policy.pdf
GTS Academy Trust, known as Great Torrington School. A company limited by guarantee,
registered in England and Wales, number 7698197. An exempt charity.
Registered Office: Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ