Job Summary
We wish to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who is able to bring enthusiasm and dedication to their work as part of our experienced and highly effective team and may be able to work, as required, in other year groups or with children who have special needs. This is a Grade 3 post working 35 hours a week, term time only plus 5 inset days.
Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full TimeNumber of Positions: 2Qualifications Required: NQF Level 2 equivalent or higher, ideally with SEND specific certificated trainingStart Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £25,185 per annum
Responsibilities
- Provide support to pupils, attending to the child’s personal needs, including social, pastoral, health, medical and physical hygiene (i.e., toileting and changing)
- Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy
- Complete the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
- Work with children who exhibit challenging and complex behaviours, understanding child development and learning
- Support children with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication skills; provide advice in accurate spoken English
- Build positive relationships with parents, pupils and staff
- Keep detailed written notes on progress and attainment and maintain Learning Journeys/Assessments
- Deliver high‑quality teaching and learning in Early Years and other age groups, if possible
- Enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning
- Work effectively in team and contribute to the broader life of the school community
- Provide specific support to raise the attainment of under‑performing children and groups
Qualifications and Experience
- Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
- Self‑motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required timescales and quality standards
- Flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
- Commitment to ensure support is accessible and appropriate for diverse pupil needs
- Continuous self‑development and commitment to school improvement
- Consent to, and apply for an enhanced DBS check
Legal and Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and other pre‑employment checks. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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