Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy; Wisbech St Mary; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Generous pension

Job summary

Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a Reception child with significant additional needs, ensuring access to learning and safe participation in the classroom.

You will work closely with staff to assess needs and develop social communication skills, build positive relationships with pupils and carers, and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children, ideally in Early Years or SEN support.
• Patience, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support for a Reception child with significant additional needs.
• Ensure the pupil can access learning, develop social communication skills, and participate safely and inclusively.
• Assess needs and use knowledge to support pupils' learning.
• Establish productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Support pupils consistently while recognising individual needs.
• Encourage interaction and cooperative work, engaging all pupils in activities.
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.

Skills

Experience with young children

Patience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Adaptability and flexibility

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above

NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (1-1 for Reception child)

Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy, part of Grace Schools

At Wisbech St Mary CofE Academy we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and play a key role in ensuring high quality teaching and learning for all pupils across the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting: https://wsm.graceschools.org.uk/

Key responsibilities:

• Providing dedicated support for a Reception child with significant additional needs
• Ensure the pupil can access learning, develop social communication skills, and can participate safely and inclusively in the classroom
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and skills to support pupils' learning
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Points 5-6 (FTE £26,427 - £26,847)
• Approximately £18,327 pro rata
• 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• 8.30am - 3.15pm, Monday - Friday
• fixed-term

Qualifications and skills:

• Experience of working with young children, ideally within Early Years or supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• A minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above, or an equivalent qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent
• Have experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant
• Principles and practices of high-quality teaching and learning
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and members of the community
• High levels of adaptability and flexibility
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Grace Schools

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.

We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk

Benefits

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools

Health & Wellbeing

• A supportive working environment within a Trust that understands the importance of employee health and wellbeing
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
• Annual flu vaccinations

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to eyecare vouchers

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• A welcoming and supportive workplace culture
• Inclusive policies and practices that aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date: 12 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview date: to be confirmed

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.