Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesne Lea Primary School is hiring a Teaching Assistant Level 2 on a fixed-term basis until August 2027 to support classroom teaching and learning across the primary phase. The role involves leading one-to-one and small-group interventions, preparing resources, and supporting staff with safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive team, support pupils with diverse needs (including SEN), and participate in educational visits and extra-curricular

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification.
• Level 2 English and Maths, or GCSE grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through high-quality classroom practice.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils make excellent progress.
• Assist teachers in preparing learning resources and maintaining an engaging classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including educational visits, events and extracurricular activities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can succeed.

Skills

SEN support

Literacy & numeracy

ICT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 TA or Childcare

Level 2 English & Maths / GCSE 4+C

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 post at Mesne Lea Primary School, one of the schools in Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, offered as a fixed-term role running to August 2027. The work centres on supporting classroom teaching and learning, leading one-to-one and small-group interventions, and helping staff prepare resources. The post suits someone with primary experience who can support pupils with a range of needs, including SEN, and who will join educational visits and extracurricular activities. Visa sponsorship is not available and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Support teaching and learning through high-quality classroom practice
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils make excellent progress
• Assist teachers in preparing learning resources and maintaining an engaging classroom environment
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including educational visits, events and extracurricular activities
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can succeed

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths, or GCSE grade 4/C or above

Experience

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 or above in a primary setting
• Supporting individual pupils and small groups to reach their full potential

Skills & knowledge

• Supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEN
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Excellent teamworking and relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Calm, organised and flexible approach, working under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and an inclusive learning environment
• Desire for continued professional development and career progression

What's offered

• Access to a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning
• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills and experience in a variety of settings
• Professional development for all staff
• Committed Trust and school leadership and multi-school teams
• Welcoming, friendly and inclusive schools within the Trust
• Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development