Teaching Assistant Level 2

Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our dedicated and talented team at St James’ CE Primary School, to provide additional teaching capacity to the school and to support our SEND children in their learning and personal care.

We are looking for someone who;

• has a commitment to supporting our students to achieve their very best.
• is a nurturing person.
• has excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• is an excellent team player.
• has the ability to use their own initiative
• is enthusiastic and reliable

In return we can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• An enthusiastic and committed staff
• A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement
• A friendly and welcoming school community
• Wonderful children who enjoy learning
• Fantastic CPD opportunities are available within the school and the Trust.

For further information on the school and to arrange a discussion or visit to the school, please contact:

Mrs C Parkinson, School Business Manager, parkinsonC@stjameswardle.co.uk

To apply, please complete our online application form by 23:29 on Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Submit your application here: https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-assistant-level-2-50/

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 26th March 2026

At Watergrove Trust, we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.