Teaching Assistant L2

Teaching Vacancies; Ferring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Westleigh St Paul's Primary School invites a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team in January 2027. This temporary position supports children's learning, development and wellbeing in a vibrant primary setting.

You will work closely with class teachers, assisting with lessons, supporting pupils including those with SEND, and helping create a safe, inclusive environment that enables all children to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Be patient, positive and supportive.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be adaptable and able to meet the needs of different learners.
• Have experience working with children with SEND.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant)

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of pupils across the primary age range.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support SEND needs.
• Assist the teacher in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice.
• Support pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

SEND experience

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

School Name: Westleigh St Paul's Primary School

Postcode: WN7 5JN

Tel: [phone]

Required for: January

Teaching Assistant

Contract: Temporary Start Date: January 2027 Salary: G3

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive primary school family. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant setting supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

You will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support both in and out of the classroom, helping pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of pupils across the primary age range
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support SEND needs
• Assist the teacher in preparing and delivering engaging lessons
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice
• Support pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing
• Help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Be patient, positive and supportive
• Have good communication and teamwork skills
• Be adaptable and able to meet the needs of different learners
• Have experience working with children with SEND
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant)

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A friendly and inclusive school family
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils
• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A positive working environment with a focus on wellbeing

Safeguarding Statement

Westleigh St Paul's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.