Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Safeguarding commitment

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking candidates with solid GCSE results, Level 2 English and Maths, and recent experience in educational settings. The role emphasizes strong communication with children, staff and parents, teamwork, and a willingness to engage in ongoing training and DBS checks.

Ideal applicants show initiative, reliability, and flexibility, with specialist skills in Art or Music or ICT. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at C or above including English, Maths and Science.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.
• Recent experience in an educational setting or relevant environment.
• Good knowledge of school-based education including child development.
• Good communication skills and ability to relate well to children, staff and parents.
• Evidence of working well as part of a team.
• Interest in ICT and willingness to update skills and undertake further training.
• Specialist skills or experience (e.g., Art, Music, ICT, display).
• Initiative, enthusiasm and commitment for the role.
• Flexibility and reliability.
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., First Aid).
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Skills

Education knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

ICT interest

Art & Music

Education

GCSEs (5 at C+)

Level 2 English & Maths

Experience in education

Tools

First Aid Training

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Good standard level of education, including level 2 or equivalent qualification in English and mathematics
• 5 GCSEs at C or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths & Science
• Recent experience of working in an educational setting or relevant environment
• A good knowledge of school-based education including child development
• Good communication skills and ability to relate well to children, staff and parents
• Evidence of working well as part of a team
• Interest in ICT and the willingness to update skills and undertake further training
• Specialist skills, training or experience e.g. Art, Music. ICT, display etc.
• Ability to bring to the role, initiative, enthusiasm and commitment
• Flexibility and reliability
• Willingness to develop skills with further training e.g. First Aid Training
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

What the school offers its staff

CPD opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process