Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Training opportunities

Well-being support

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Paulton Junior School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our busy team. The role involves 1:1 support, leading intervention groups and assisting with class activities to help children reach their full potential. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, adaptable and ready to contribute to a positive learning environment.

The school offers a generous LGPS pension, training, well-being support and on-site facilities, with safeguarding at the core of its ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant Level 2.
• Ability to support on a 1:1 basis and lead intervention groups.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support on a 1:1 basis and lead intervention groups.
• Assist with class-based activities.
• Promote inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Develop pupil progress and communicate with staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Literacy & Numeracy

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job description

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.

The ideal applicant will be committed to promoting inclusion and positive behaviour to help our children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We require a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our team.

An essential part of the role is supporting on a 1:1 basis and leading intervention groups as well as class-based activities.

This is a busy, varied and challenging but rewarding role.

The successful applicant will:

Have a passionate belief that all children deserve the highest quality of education.

Be self-motivated, dedicated, and consistent.

Have the ability to deal with new and challenging situations.

Be a strong team player who can also work on their own initiative.

Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of pupils, staff, and parents.

Have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

Show initiative and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate the ability to work in a SEND role, supporting classroom learning and ensuring individual progress.

Build effective relationships with both children and colleagues.

Maintain high expectations of themselves and those with whom they work.

What the school offers its staff

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Generous annual leave.

Access to training

Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking

Friendly and supportive staff team Commitment to safeguarding Paulton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and conform to the safer recruitment practice.

Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.