Teaching Assistant Level 2+

Newlands Primary; Middleton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Newlands School in Middleton invites applicants for a teaching assistant + (Level 2+) role. The post is permanent and part-time within a term-time pattern, offering 32.5 hours per week and a salary in the range £19,859–£21,167 (to increase with Pay Award).

The successful candidate will be proactive in safeguarding, work well in a team to support diverse learners across key stages and the curriculum, and communicate effectively with parents and staff while maintaining a warm, reflective classroom

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding pupils.
• Ability to work with children with a range of needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning across key stages.
• Work effectively within a team to achieve outcomes.
• Provide supportive play and learning activities.
• Maintain safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Communicate with parents and staff.

Skills

Safeguarding

Team work

Communication with parents

Classroom practitioner

Caring and motivated

High expectations

Inspire learning

Play-based support

Warm and friendly

Education

Level 2+ qualification in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Grade: Grade 4 (SCP 7 11)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £19,859 - £21,167 (to increase pending Pay Award)

Interview Date: 15th October 2026

Thank you for showing interest in our school. The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant + (Level 2+) who:

• Is proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
• Is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
• Has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
• Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
• Is caring, committed and highly motivated
• Has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn
• Has a secure understanding of play and is able to support this at all levels
• Has a warm and friendly personality

The successful applicant will have the ability to work with children with a range of needs, Including profound and complex needs, across the key stages and the curriculum.

Our enthusiastic children and staff are keen to meet you.

You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.