Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Heatherlands Primary School

Job Overview

Heatherlands Primary School is a large and friendly primary school with a proud and positive reputation at the heart of its community. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership, a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Level
2) for 30 hours term time, 39 working weeks. Salary Grade 3 SCP 4‑6 (£13.05 – £13.47 per hour) with an actual salary of £25,185 – £25,989 per annum, pro rata. The role starts on 1

September and is a fixed term until 31

August
2027.

Work within a whole class, with small groups of children, or on a 1:1 basis.

• English and Maths GCSE grade C or above.
• NVQ Level2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent.
• Demonstrate that you meet the essential elements of the person specification.
• Subject to pre‑employment checks including a health check, Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references.
• Will be subject to an online safeguarding search of shortlisted candidates.

• Experience of working in a school setting.
• Enthusiastic, responsible and eager to support children with their learning.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage children; promote high standards of behaviour.
• Team‑oriented with energy for the role.

• Opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team.
• Welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• Attractive and well‑resourced school.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. A person on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when relevant and of concern.

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity;

colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.