Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2 post at Mesne Lea Primary School, one of the schools in Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, offered as a fixed-term role running to August 2027. The work centres on supporting classroom teaching and learning, leading one-to-one and small-group interventions, and helping staff prepare resources. The post suits someone with primary experience who can support pupils with a range of needs, including SEN, and who will join educational visits and extracurricular activities.

Visa sponsorship is not available and the start is as soon as possible.

• Support teaching and learning through high-quality classroom practice
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils make excellent progress
• Assist teachers in preparing learning resources and maintaining an engaging classroom environment
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including educational visits, events and extracurricular activities
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can succeed

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths, or GCSE grade 4/C or above

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 or above in a primary setting
• Supporting individual pupils and small groups to reach their full potential

• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEN
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Excellent team working and relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Calm, organised and flexible approach, working under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills

• Commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and an inclusive learning environment
• Desire for continued professional development and career progression

• Access to a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning
• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills and experience in a variety of settings
• Professional development for all staff
• Committed Trust and school leadership and multi-school teams
• Welcoming, friendly and inclusive schools within the Trust
• Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development