Teaching Assistant Level 2

Mersey Drive Primary; Hollins; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Drive Community Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This permanent, term-time role requires 27.5 hours per week across school terms, with January start.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning in a nurturing, inclusive setting and participate in ongoing professional development. Applicants should have recent primary classroom support experience, a good grasp of phonics interventions, and a calm, flexible, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Recent primary classroom support experience.
• Knowledge of phonics interventions.
• Calm, supportive attitude and flexible team worker.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Skills

Classroom support experience

Phonics interventions

Calm and supportive

Team player

Professional development

Motivated and flexible

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Working Hours: Term Time 27.5 Hrs
Contract Type: Permanent

Required for January

‘Enjoy learning; aim high!’

Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a nurturing and highly inclusive mainstream primary school, with additional resource provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and caring practitioner to join our committed school team.

The Governing Body wish to appoint someone who :

• Has recent, relevant experience of classroom support at primary level
• Has a good understanding of interventions to support children working below age expectations including phonics interventions
• Has a positive outlook and is highly motivated and flexible
• Has a calm and supportive nature
• Is able to work well as part of a team
• Is open to professional development opportunities

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with amazing children who love learning
• The opportunity to be part of a caring, supportive and dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils
• A nurturing and inclusive school environment
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday 19th November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 26th November 2026

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Application Form