Teaching Assistant L2

Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School; North Leigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Westleigh St Paul’s Primary School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive primary team. You will work closely with class teachers to support learning, development and wellbeing across the primary age range.

The role involves assisting with lessons, supporting individuals and small groups, and promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding of pupils. Start date: January 2027. This is a temporary position at our Westleigh site.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Patience, positive attitude and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable and able to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Experience working with children with SEND is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Holding a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of pupils across primary age range.
• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.

Skills

Child experience

Patience and positivity

Communication skills

Teamwork

SEND experience

Safeguarding commitment

TA qualification

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

SchoolName: Westleigh St Paul’sPrimary School

Address:School Street, Leigh

Postcode:WN7 5JN

Tel:[phone]

E-mail:[e-mail]

Website:www.westleighstpauls.co.uk

Required for: January

Teaching Assistant

Location: Westleigh St Paul’s

Contract: TemporaryStart Date: January 2027 Salary: G3

About the Role

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and developmentof pupils across the primary age range
• Work with individuals and small groupsto reinforce learning and support SEND needs
• Assist the teacher in preparing anddelivering engaging lessons
• Promote positive behaviour andinclusive practice
• Support pupils’ social and emotionalwellbeing
• Help to create a safe, stimulating andsupportive learning environment
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupilprogress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with childrenin a school or similar setting
• Be patient, positive and supportive
• Have good communication and teamworkskills
• Be adaptable and able to meet theneeds of different learners
• Have experience working with childrenwith SEND
• Demonstrate a commitment tosafeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g.Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant)