KS2 Teaching Assistant

Job Details

Position: KS2 Teaching Assistant

School:
St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Alcester

Salary: TA2 Band F (7-11) – Pro‑rata £11,304 to £12,049

Hours:

18.5 per week

Working weeks: 39, Days a week: 5 mornings & 1 afternoon

Contract type:
Fixed Term (end date 20th July 2026)

Start date:

2nd February 2026

Closing date: 5th January 2026

• Supporting small groups in activities that have been planned by the class teacher.
• Contributing to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

• Highly motivated.
• Calm.
• Patient.
• Able to adapt quickly to different situations.
• Relevant experience and appropriate qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 are desirable.
• Previous experience of supporting children with SEND would be an advantage.
• Displaying commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.

To apply, please read the job description and person specification and then complete the equal opportunities form and application form, including a supporting statement that outlines how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. Please return the application form and equal opportunities form to Liz Skan, Office Manager via  by 10.00 am on 5th January 2026. Visits are welcomed;

to arrange a time slot please email the school on

St Nicholas C of E Primary 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 successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check, Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks where applicable, proof of qualifications, section 128 checks for management roles, medical fitness checks, identity and right‑to‑work checks, and child‑care disqualification checks where relevant. Our pre‑employment process also includes reference checks prior to interview and a Criminal Record Self‑Disclosure form.