Level 2 Teaching Assistant

VACANCY

Required as soon as possible

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

The Brier School is a successful, all-age school that serves pupils with complex learning needs. Although the school’s designation is ‘moderate learning difficulties’, pupils entering The Brier School over the last few years have increased in complexity and communication needs.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Level 2 teaching assistant to join our team working at The Brier sites. The candidate should have the drive, passion, and resilience to work with learners of all abilities.

The flexibility and willingness to support pupils under the guidance of a teacher in all key stages through a primary style curriculum is an advantage.

The successful candidate must have:

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position is subject to a DBS Enhanced disclosure check and other pre-employment checks.

Please apply through Tripad.

For additional information please contact Rebecca Magher at or email

Closing date:
April 29th, 9am.

Interview: TBC.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process, schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check, and if there is anything concerning, the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at the interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents:
Person Specification for Teaching Assistant Level 2.pdf
Job Description Teaching Assistant Level 2.pdf