KS2 Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Alcester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Alcester is looking for a motivated and committed KS2 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting small groups of children and ensuring their welfare in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, qualifications such as NVQ Level 2, and a strong commitment to safeguarding children. This is a fixed-term position from February 2026 to July 2026, offering pro-rata salary and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience working with children.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups in activities planned by the class teacher.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Skills

Highly motivated

Calm

Patient

Ability to adapt quickly

Relevant experience

Experience with SEND

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Role: KS2 Teaching Assistant

Location: St Nicholas C of E Primary School

Salary: TA2 Band F (7-11) – Pro-rata £11304 to £12049

Hours: 18.5

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

Closing date: 5th January 2026

Anticipated start date: 2nd February 2026

Contract Type: Fixed Term

End date if Fixed Term: 20th July 2026

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is a part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, a community of schools who strive to give all of our children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to “Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone”. Please follow this link https://www.ardenforestmat.org/visions-and-values/ to find out more about our visions and values.

St Nicholas C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 2 as part of its enthusiastic and dedicated team.

St Nicholas C of E Primary School have an established staff team with a range of expertise and talents who provide our children with the very best education and exciting experiences that further enhance learning and greatly benefit the children as they move through the school. Together we work hard to achieve success and we are committed to the development of every child in partnership with our families and the community.

ROLE

You will be responsible for:

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

Your qualities will include:

• 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 [e-mail] by 10.00 am on 5 th January 2026. Visits are welcomed, to arrange a time slot please email the school on [e-mail].

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.

If shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview and will complete an online check. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide; and also https://unlock.org.uk/advice/filtering-cautions-convictions/.

As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Our preemployment process will also include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable); proof of qualifications (as specified in the person specification); section 128 checks (for those in management roles); medical fitness checks; identity and right to work checks. Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks.

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