Teaching Assistant Level 2

Overview

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – 30 hours per week, term time only. The Governors of St Lawrence CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified, experienced TA2 with SEND experience who is willing to work as part of a team.

Are you:

• An inspirational and creative person who will motivate our children to flourish?
• A friendly team member with a great sense of humour?
• Committed to providing high quality experiences for our children?
• Passionate about children’s futures?

We can offer:

• Respectful and happy pupils who have a passion for learning
• The opportunity to become part of a friendly and hard-working team
• Entitlement to a pension
• Variety and challenges on a daily basis, with long term career development
• Dedicated colleagues and a committed and supportive senior leadership team

Contract Length: The post will commence as soon as possible for two terms until 31 August 2026 with possibility for an additional fixed term until 31 August 2027

Hours:

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks)

Salary: NJC F7-10 Hourly rate - £13.26 - £14.13

Qualifications Required

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 or comparable qualification
• GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent is desirable in Maths and English

Duties & Tasks

• Support learning as a Teaching Assistant with named individuals/small groups
• Work on targets stated on the EHCP
• Provide support to individuals and groups during their sessions to enable them to access their learning whilst monitoring progress and dealing with challenges as they arise
• Contribute to the implementation of effective personal and social skills development within clear boundaries and reinforcing positive aspects of behaviour
• Develop positive relationships with parents, carers and families by taking a partnership approach, maintaining and sharing accurate information where appropriate

Skills Required

• Reliability and commitment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team – both under direct supervision and on own initiative
• Experience working with children with additional needs would be an advantage

St Lawrence is an ‘outstanding’ church school and so the successful candidate needs to show that they will support the strong Christian ethos. A commitment to professional development within this church school is also a given. Details of our friendly school can be found at the price of the school site: the website is not required here; please see the original for details.

The completed application form and Equal Opportunities form should be emailed to: per

Prior to interview, please familiarise yourself with our Child Protection Policy which is also available on our website.

Closing date for applications is at 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 January 2026.

St Lawrence CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children, and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks in accordance with the Code of Practice.