Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School; Brandwood End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is seeking additional support staff for September 2026 to help our pupils in the classroom. If you are energetic, nurturing and people-focused, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and inclusive education, with a supportive team and opportunities to make a real difference in children's lives.

Job description

Due to the needs of our pupils, we are looking to increase the number of support staff in our class rooms for September 2026.

About this Role

Are you:

• Energetic
• Motivated
• Nurturing
• Innovative
• Compassionate

Do you:

• Value inclusion
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Understand the importance of safeguarding

If you can answer yes to the above, Dame Ellen Pinsent needs you!

Dame Ellen Pinsent is a special and exciting place to work. If you are committed and passionate about ensuring all children receive a positive and relevant education and have experience or interest in working with children with special needs, we would welcome your application.

Dame Ellen Pinsent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred list checks, satisfactory references and pre-employment health screening. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will conduct online searches of any shortlisted applicants.

We Can Offer You:

• At Dame Ellen Pinsent we offer an accessible and inclusive curriculum that prioritises the unique and individual starting points of our children. We provide children with learning opportunities to help them develop the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed in their next phase of learning and life
• A fantastic working environment, with a fun team that works together for the benefit of our children.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day.
• Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• Happy, confident and motivated children.