Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant Level 2A

Salary:
G4 (4-6) £12,346-£12,741

Working Pattern: 21 Hours Per Week

Tues 8:35 - 12

Wed 8:35 - 3 (30 mins lunch break)

Thurs 8:35 - 3 (30 mins lunch break)

Fri 8:35 - 3:20 (1 hour lunch break)

Required From: 05/10/2026

Contract:

Fixed Term

Employer:

Epworth Education Trust

Based at:
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

Wheatley Lane Methodist School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.

• Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
• Need to have had recent experience of working within primary education.
• Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
• Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support
• Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
• Be calm and supportive
• Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• You must possess a L2 qualification or equivalent.

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
• The opportunity to make a difference
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing Day
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Access to training opportunities and professional development

As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.

Closing date: 03/09/2026

Short listing: 03/09/2026

Interview: TBC

The main base for the role will be Wheatley Lane Methodist School.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.

Our child protection policy can be read here:
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We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.