Grade 2 Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Malvern; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

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Job summary

St Matthias Church of England Primary School in Malvern is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support across Early Years to KS2. The role involves working with children with varying needs, contributing to high-quality teaching, and supporting learning across the primary range.

Salary grade TA2, pro-rata for term-time hours, with emphasis on safeguarding and professional development. The appointment includes a commitment to Disability Confident hiring and an interview guarantee for eligible

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children across the primary age range and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential.
• Excellent English and Maths skills are required.
• Ability to reflect the Christian values of the school and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be a good classroom practitioner.
• Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners.
• Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun.
• Lead evidence-based interventions (e.g., Phonics, Maths, Reading, Jimbo Fun).
• Be committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a team and be open to training and development.

Skills

Experience with primary children

SEN knowledge

English skills

Maths skills

Relevant qualifications

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

About St. Matthias CE Primary School

‘Our school family values us all as unique individuals and children of God.We aspire to be the best version of ourselves; believing that through the gifts Godhas given us, we can make a positive contribution, flourish and achieve together tomake a difference in our ever-changing world.’

The Governing Body of St. Matthias CE Primary School in Malvern are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to work across our classes from Early Years- KS2, with our dedicated and aspirational staff to provide support and exciting experiences for children including those with a range of additional needs. St Matthias is a school with a warm heart that is proud to serve the local community for the common good. Our staff are determined to make improvements and ensure that every child has an excellent education within a supportive environment. We are committed to continuous professional development so a passion for learning and personal improvement is essential. Experience of working with children across the primary age range and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential. The post may be initially in the Early Years, however skills across the Primary age range would be welcomed. The duties and responsibilities allocated to the post will be based on the skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications of the individual appointed, which will determine the salary grade. Applicants should state any particular areas of strength or expertise that they may be able to bring to the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a good classroom practitioner
• Be sensitive to the needs of individual learners
• Be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun
• Have some experience of leading evidence-based interventions. (For example: Phonics, Maths, Reading, Jimbo Fun, etc.)
• Be passionate about good teaching and learning including Early Years curriculum and practice
• Have excellent English and Maths skills
• Be responsible and resourceful
• Have relevant qualifications
• Be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need
• Have a positive, cheerful attitude with an unconditional positive regard for our children
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be willing to learn and be actively involved in training and improving
• Be able to reflect the Christian values of our school
• Committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures

Required Skills and Experience

Experience of working with children across the primary age range and knowledge of Special Educational Needs is essential. The post may be initially in the Early Years, however skills across the Primary age range would be welcomed. Applicants should state any particular areas of strength or expertise that they may be able to bring to the school.

What We Offer

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

Salary and Working Hours

Grade: TA2, Points 5-6 (£26,427 - £26,847 p.a.) Pro-rata Salary £16,876 - £17,527 p.a.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week plus lunch cover 2.5 hours per week Term-time only

Location

St Matthias Church of England Primary School, Cromwell Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1NA

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

Legal and Compliance

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Online SearchAn online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 @12 Noon