Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD training

Diverse setting

Caring environment

Well-resourced curriculum

Job summary

East Ward Community Primary School is seeking a Level 2 teaching assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. You will work with year group teachers to adapt tasks and keep learning engaging, ensuring activities meet each child's needs.

Candidates should have experience with children, including those with SEND, and be eligible to work in the UK; an enhanced DBS check is required. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 4 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, including those with SEND.
• Ability to adapt tasks and activities to pupils' needs.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND.
• Work with year group teachers to adapt work and activities to pupils' needs.
• Keep learning engaging and enjoyable, taking ownership of the role.

Skills

Highly skilled

Creative

Conscientious

Time management

Positive & flexible

Nurturing

Committed to ethos

Education

Experience with children including SEND

Job description

This Level 2 teaching assistant post at East Ward Community Primary School centres on supporting pupils with special educational needs. The post-holder works with year group class teachers to adapt tasks and activities to each child's needs and keep learning engaging. Candidates need experience of working with children, including those with SEND, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 4 January 2026.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with SEND
• Work alongside year group class teachers to adapt work and activities to pupils' needs
• Ensure learning is fun and engaging, taking ownership of the role

Experience

• Experience of working with children, including those with special educational needs

Skills & knowledge

• Highly skilled and creative
• Conscientious
• Excellent time management
• Positive and flexible approach
• Nurturing and supportive
• Committed to the school's ethos and values

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team

What’s offered

• Continued professional learning, including training specific to the role
• Culturally diverse setting
• Caring, inclusive environment
• Hardworking and welcoming staff team
• Well-resourced curriculum with opportunities for creativity
• Leadership team who will champion your career
• Opportunities to develop skills and take ownership of the role