Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Level 2 Teaching Assistant  

31.25 Hours per week over 5 days. Term Time Only (38 weeks/year) 

Salary: Band 5-6 NJC Points  5 - 11 ( £18,394 - £19,918)

Pay award April 26 to be applied when agreed and will be backdated.

Commencing: 2 November 2026 (or sooner, if available) 

Vacancy Information

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed person to join our Teaching Assistant team, supporting teaching and learning and the personal development of pupils. 

You will be working alongside our teaching team to provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for our children. Key stage allocation will be based on the experience/ knowledge of the successful candidate.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school, within the National Curriculum 

• Has a good understanding of children and is able to form positive relationships 

• Can use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning

• Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour

• Behave in a professional manner within a team environment

• Is a flexible and creative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour.  

We can offer you:

• A strong and supportive team of staff and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in a three-form entry school. 

• An modern work place, with the latest equipment designed to support teaching and learning in a fantastic rural location.  

• A positive school ethos where pupil behaviour is very good and children are enthusiastic about their learning. 

• A welcoming and friendly school with strong home/school partnerships.  

• A staff well-being package, car parking space and a locker!  

• The opportunity to develop your role further through accessing high quality CPD opportunities. 

All applicants are strongly recommended to visit the school - please contact the school office on 01535 210666 to arrange a time. 

Closing date: 9am,  Monday 21^st September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 24^th September 2026

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online Searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

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