Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Ref: 001291

1-1 Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Fixed term initially until August 2022 due to funding.

Grade 3, SCP 6 - 11,

We have 2 vacancies for a 1-1 Teaching Assistant, Level 2. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are committed and passionate about supporting children with additional needs in school and who are able to provide high quality support. These are wonderful opportunities to join a welcoming and supportive team in a growing school.

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, committed and highly motivated
• Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Hardworking and a team player who can work on their own initiative
• An Apprenticeship could be considered for the right candidate

This position will be based at St. John’s CE, Thornham but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• A happy and welcoming working environment
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service

St. John’s CE, Thornham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Interviews: Friday 12 June 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.