Teaching Assistant Level 2

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydenham Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a friendly staff team. You will work alongside the class teacher to support learning, ensure fair treatment of pupils, and provide lunch-time cover as needed.

The role requires a suitable qualification or relevant experience, with strong communication and a patient, proactive approach to working with children and families.

Qualifications

• Needs suitable TA qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience supporting class teacher and children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to cover lunch-time sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher to ensure all children are supported and treated with fairness.
• Provide cover during lunch-time periods.
• Promote inclusive practice and positive behaviour in the classroom.
• Collaborate with families to support children's learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Nurturing

Patience

Empathy

Initiative

Communication

Relationship-building

Fairness

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
School Name: Sydenham Primary School
Permanent/Fixed Term/Casual: Permanent
Working hours/FTE: 30 hours per week plus 5 INSET days
Pay Scale: F7
Proposed Interview Date: 7 October 2026
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

About Us & The Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a suitable qualification, experience or both to join our friendly and welcoming staff team to start as soon as possible.
You will work together with the class teacher to ensure all children are supported and treated with fairness at all times. You should possess patience, a joy for working with children, a willingness to follow instructions and have excellent communication skills. Part of your day will involve providing cover during the lunch time period.
This role has a requirement for you to work 5 INSET days throughout the academic year.

Key Requirements

• The successful candidates will
• be nurturing, patient and empathic with children whilst able to maintain consistent and clear boundaries
• be able to demonstrate a strong ability to use their own initiative
• be friendly, professional and be able to build positive relationships with our children and their families
• be inclusive and have the ability to act with fairness, patience and confidence
• be positive, proactive, flexible and willing to help children, colleagues and our school community at all times

Please see job description and person specification for further details

Additional Information

Sydenham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK, provide proof of identity and provide of any qualifications required for the post.
As you are applying for a job in a school setting, it is our policy to contact referees prior to interview and for you to complete a self disclosure form.
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School Name
Sydenham Primary School
Calder Walk
Sydenham
Leamington Spa
CV31 1SA