Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Stephen and All Martyrs CE Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Stephen & All Martyrs’ CofE Primary School is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our committed staff. This 12-month fixed-term post offers 25 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, starting 2 November 2026.

The successful candidate will support pupils’ learning and work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality teaching. We welcome a motivated, enthusiastic team player who is confident with phonics across EYFS and KS1, and who shares our Christian values and commitment to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in TA or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Experience of working within a classroom
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to support pupils' learning across the primary age range
• Work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• Provide targeted support for individuals and groups of pupils
• Confident with phonics across EYFS and KS1
• Hard-working, committed and a dedicated team player
• High expectations of children’s behaviour and achievements
• Help develop an exciting and imaginative learning environment
• Commitment towards collaboration and inclusion
• Passionate about developing learners
• Thoughtful and caring for the school community
• Able to promote Christian values; leading by example
• Happy to participate in life of the school

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning across the primary age range
• Work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
• Provide targeted support for individuals and groups of pupils
• Help develop an exciting and imaginative learning environment
• Commit to collaboration and inclusion within the school community

Skills

Team player

Motivated and enthusiastic

Phonics knowledge

Targeted support

Behaviour expectations

Collaboration and inclusion

Education

NVQ Level 2 / BTEC Level 2 or equivalent in TA or Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

St Stephen & All Martyrs’ CofE Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade: TA2 Grade D SCP 6
Contract: Initially 12-month Fixed Term
Hours: 25 hours per week, term time + 5 Days

Required From: 2 November 2026

A RARE OPPORTUNITY HAS BECOME AVAILABLE FOR A TA TO JOIN OUR WONDERFUL SCHOOL.

The Governors of St Stephen & All Martyrs’ CofE Primary are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant who is a real team player, to join our committed and effective staff team. The successful candidate will be somebody with the highest expectations, who will focus on securing ambitious aspirations for all our children within a close and supportive team.

We are looking for someone that;

• Has NVQ Level 2, BTEC Level 2 or equivalent in Teaching Assistant or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Has an experience of working within a classroom.
• Is highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Can support pupils' learning across the primary age range.
• Can work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Able to provide targeted support for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Is confident with phonics across EYFS and KS1.
• Is hard working, committed and a dedicated team player.
• Has high expectations of children’s behaviour and their achievements.
• Can help to develop an exciting and imaginative learning environment.
• Has a commitment towards collaboration and inclusion.
• Is passionate about developing learners and themselves
• Is a thoughtful person, who can help maintain and develop caring for all those who belong to the community of our school
• Is either a practicing Christian or a person who is able to promote our Christian values; leading by example.
• Is happy to play a full part in the life of the school.

We can offer you:

• Delightful children who have a desire to achieve, believe & care.
• A highly supportive Leadership team and staff team
• Supportive parents and Governors
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• A welcoming atmosphere where everyone is valued.

St Stephen & All Martyrs’ CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Closing date Monday 21 September

Shortlisting Tuesday 22 September

Invitations to attend observation will be sent out on Tuesday 22 September

Observations Thursday 24 / Friday 25 September

Successful candidates invited to final Interview Tuesday 29 September

Supporting Documents

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