Teaching Assistant Level 2 - EYFS

Mesne Lea Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesne Lea Primary School, part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our EYFS team. You will support early years learning and work with pupils to reach their potential.

The role is fixed-term until August 2027, with opportunities for CPD and progression within the Trust, and a focus on safeguarding and inclusive practice within a friendly, supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 in a primary school.
• Level 2 TA/Childcare qualification with English and Maths Level 2 (GCSE 4/C+).
• Experience supporting individuals and small groups to reach potential.
• Ability to support pupils with SEND; strong literacy, numeracy, ICT.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through high-quality classroom practice.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils progress.
• Assist teachers in preparing learning resources and maintaining an engaging classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including educational visits and extracurricular activities.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 TA or Childcare qualification

English Level 2

Maths Level 2 (GCSE 4/C+)

Job description

Your Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our team at Mesne Lea Primary School in their EYFS unit. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in early years and hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification.

This is a fixed-term position until August 2027.

Who We Are

As a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.

The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.

We strive for excellence in quality first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.

About You

We are looking for a person who has:

1. Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (or above) in a primary school setting.
2. A relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification, together with Level 2 English and Maths (or GCSE Grade 4/C or above).
3. Experience of supporting individual pupils and small groups to achieve their full potential.
4. The ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs, including children with Special Educational Needs.
5. Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
6. Excellent team working skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
7. A calm, organised and flexible approach with the ability to work under pressure.
8. A commitment to safeguarding, promoting children's wellbeing and supporting an inclusive learning environment.
9. A desire for continued professional development and career progression.
10. Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

1. Support teaching and learning through high-quality classroom practice.
2. Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to help pupils make excellent progress.
3. Assist teachers in preparing learning resources and maintaining an engaging classroom environment.
4. Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
5. Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing.
6. Contribute to the wider life of the school, including educational visits, school events and extracurricular activities.
7. Help create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can succeed.

Our Offer

1. A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning.
2. Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings
3. Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
4. A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams
5. Well-motivated pupils
6. A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

Closing date: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 6pm

Interview: w/c 19th October 2026

Start date: ASAP