Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant from September 2026
Status: Fixed Term to Cover Maternity (approx 9 months)
Salary Range: Grade D point 6 - 11 £19,547 - £21,167 per annum (actual)
Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours per week Term Time + 5 Days

The children, staff, parents and governors of St Matthew’s are seeking to appoint an inspirational and suitably qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate must be sympathetic to the values of a church school serving a multicultural community and be committed to raising achievement and developing our children holistically.

The role of the Teaching Assistant is to monitor development and support children with their education under the direction of the Teacher. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the teaching environment is ready for teaching prior to the lesson commencing.

The successful candidate will:

• Be hardworking and have experience of working as part of a successful team;
• Be qualified to at least GNVQ 2 and have good skills in English and Maths;
• Aspirations to help all children reach their potential and become the best that they can be
• Excellent skills in communication, creativity, IT and organisation
• A commitment to be involved in every aspects of our school life
• A great sense of humour and enjoys working as a team player

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please e-mail completed applications to Stephanie Baglow, School Business Manager at BaglowS@st-matthews-primary.uk.


Application timelines:

• End date: 29th June
• Shortlisting: 30th June

• Interviews: 3rd July June
  
  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.