Teaching Assistant Level 2

WMJobs; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydenham Primary School is inviting applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2. The role is permanent with 30 hours per week plus 5 INSET days. You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils and maintain a fair, supportive environment.

The position involves lunch-time cover and requires patience, reliability and good communication skills. Applicants should have a suitable qualification and a willingness to collaborate with staff and families to support the school community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a suitable qualification and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Provide assistance to pupils to ensure they are supported and treated with fairness.
• Cover lunch-time supervision as required.

Job description

Sydenham Primary School

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