Teaching Assistant Level 2

PLEASE NOTE: TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED - please email [email protected] for an application pack

Job Description

Grade 4, point 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 (pro rata)
(Actual salary £16,350 - £16,872)

Required 2nd November 2026

Contract Permanent

29 hours 10 minutes per week, Term Time Only

Hours of Work - 8.30am – 3:00pm Monday - Friday

(A degree of flexibility in working hours may occasionally be required

by negotiation between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.)

Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the education, personal and social development of students in the class, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs and to establish positive relationships with students.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in:

• Embraces the Catholic Mission and Ethos of the school
• Is passionate about working with young people
• Will support the education, personal and social development of pupils
• Will work collaboratively with class teachers
• Is a good communicator
• Is ambitious and highly aspirational for students
• Wants to forge strong relationships with students of all abilities and backgrounds
• Will inspire students to work hard and achieve their best despite any personal difficulties they may be experiencing
• Cares deeply for the vulnerable and disadvantaged
• Has high standards and expectations
• Wants to make a huge difference to the lives of our young people

Why Join Us?

• Highly rewarding role with visible, positive impact
• Supportive team culture and professional development opportunities

Application packs are available by emailing the HR Manager, Mrs N Barber, [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 16th October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Job Purpose:

To explicitly support the Catholic ethos of the school and, under the teacher’s clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of students in the class including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs and to establish positive relationship with students and assist them to complete structured learning activities. The role would be to ensure students remain on task and to report progress to the teacher.

In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.

DUTIES

Support for Students

• Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of students to complete tasks.
• To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of students.
• To develop positive relationships with students to assist student progress and attainment.
• To assist in the devising of student's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
• Support students as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• To assist in the development of varying skills that support students' learning.
• To assist in the specific medical/care needs of students when specific training has been undertaken. In a special school, this may include complex medical needs.

Support for the Teacher

• To assist in the monitoring/recording of student progress and developmental needs.
• To assist in the production of learning resources.
• To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
• To assist in student supervision and assist in the management of student behaviour.
• To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
• To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of student absence.
• To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience**.**
• To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
• Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of students' work
• Assist in the supervision of children on trips/visits.

Support for the School

• To assist in providing a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for learning.
• To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.
• To work within school policies and procedures.
• To attend staff training/meetings as appropriate.
• To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.
• To liaise with the School's appropriate person with regard to the ordering supplies and equipment
• Monitor and manage stock, if necessary within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required.
• To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/student/ teacher/school work.
• Assist in the supervision, training and development of other members of staff.
• To complete first aid training and carry out first aid duties as per rota,

Support for the Curriculum

• To be familiar with the content of the school curriculum.
• To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes.
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade at the request of the Headteacher and SLT.

Note: Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task to be undertaken may not be identified and other duties, at no higher a responsibility level, may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Health and safety

All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.

Safeguarding Commitment

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL SCHOOL POLICIES.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,185.00-£25,989.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person