Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Pre-School

We are recruiting for Level 2 Teaching Assistant for Pre School

Required from September 2026

Salary:
Grade 3 SCP 3 - 4 (£24,796 to £25,185) (FTE-AYR) – to be pro rata

Actual Salary: £18,801.21 to £19,528.06 per annum

5 days, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.40pm (with a 30-minute lunch), 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days)

Our Lady & St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding and passionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be working with children in our Pre School environment.

At Our Lady & St Hubert’s, we offer an outstanding learning environment and are passionate about every child. We are seeking enthusiastic and creative applicants to support children in the early years of their education. We require someone who is committed and wants to make a positive difference and who has previous experience working within Early Years. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills, who can work well as part of a team and is committed to ongoing professional development.

• Support children’s learning and development across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
• Promote children’s independence and confidence in readiness for school.
• Assist with lunchtimes, personal care and daily routines in line with EYFS requirements.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.

Putting our children and young people first, always.

“Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.”

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026 @12noon (we may bring forward the Final date to receive applications, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)
Shortlisting: w/c 31st August 2026 Interview Date: w/c 7th September 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure 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 school and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.