Teaching Assistant Level 2

Messingham Primary School; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Messingham Primary School in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire invites applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. You will support learning across the full primary age range and assist teachers to raise standards and promote independent learning.

Permanent role on Grade 4 on the local authority scale, with an annual salary of £7,211 to £7,682. DBS checks required and eligibility to work in the UK. Closing date: 9 September 2026 at 3pm.

Qualifications

• Messingham Primary School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant.
• You will work across the full primary age range to raise standards and foster independent learning.
• The role requires commitment to safeguarding and supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full primary age range to support learning and classroom activities.
• Assist teachers to raise standards and foster independent learning.

Skills

dedicated

enthusiastic

highly motivated

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Messingham Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3TN

24 days remaining to apply

N/A

9 September 2026 at 3pm

14 August 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Grade 4 £7,211 to £7,682 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Messingham Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive educational team. In this role, you will work across the full primary age range, playing a pivotal part in raising standards and fostering independent learning.

What the school offers its staff

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact children’s development, empower their learning journeys, and help them confidently access all areas of the curriculum.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Checks

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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