Teaching Assistant Level 2

Queensbridge Primary; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Religious Observance Day

Job summary

Queensbridge Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to commence as soon as possible. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus two days, fixed-term until 31 August 2027 with potential permanency.

Salary ranges from £26,847 to £29,071 (pro rata to £19,899–£21,547). The post requires dedication to safeguarding and supporting children with SEND, including PMLD/SLD/ASD where advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties including PMLD/SLD/ASD would be an advantage.
• Ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum enabling meaningful inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support children across key stages and with SEND under supervision of teaching staff.
• Contribute to delivery of a differentiated curriculum for inclusion and access to learning.
• Work with other staff and agencies to support pupils.
• Safeguard and care for children in our school.
• Promote positive attitudes to learning using effective strategies.

Education

Teaching assistant qualification not essential

Job description

Queensbridge Primary School
Teaching Assistant Level 2
To commence as soon as possible.
Job Type: Teaching Assistant Level 2 Salary: Grade D - Scp 6 to Scp 11 £26,847 to £29,071 pro rata Actual Salary: £19,899 to £21,547.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am 3.30pm (30 minutes lunch)
Contract: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Plus 2 days (Because of the diversity of our school family, we additionally offer 1 Religious Observance Day each year (1 day out of the building in order to celebrate religiously).
Contract Type: Fixed term initially until 31 August 2027. The position could become permanent for the right person.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 9th October 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 12th October 2026
Tasks and Interviews: Friday 16th October 2026
The Governors of Queensbridge Primary School are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with children across a range of key stages and with children who have a recognised special educational need, under the direction/supervision of teaching staff.
Applicants are required to be enthusiastic, warm and friendly, and experienced in supporting children with a range of learning difficulties. Experience of supporting pupils with a range of learning difficulties including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) would be an advantage.
A teaching assistant qualification is not essential for a candidate with a good academic background and a willingness to learn. The job will include a contribution to the delivery of a differentiated curriculum enabling meaningful inclusion and access to learning for these pupils.
The successful candidate will:
Enjoy working with children
Have the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school
Have experience supporting children with SEND and be prepared to undertake further training as necessary to complete the role to the required standard
Use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning
Work well with other staff and agencies
Be motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy a challenge
Have the ability to inspire children and provide high quality learning experiences
Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
Behave in a professional manner within a team environment
Have the ability to work positively with children, parents and other stakeholders
Have a high personal level of mathematics, grammar, spelling and punctuation
Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
Be patient, caring and understand the individual needs of the child
Develop their own knowledge and skills within the primary setting
Be committed to the safeguarding and care of children in our school
Safer recruitment
Queensbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. The above post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Application deadline - Friday 9th October 2026 - noon
Shortlisting Monday 12th October 2026
Tasks and Interviews Friday 16th October 2026

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