Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Ref: 001613

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Fixed Term initially until August 2027

Grade 3, SCP 6 - 11

St John’s Thornham are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated class-based Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs by providing high quality support within the classroom. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team in a growing school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, committed and highly motivated,
• Has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour,
• Is hardworking and a team player who can work on their own initiative.

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: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

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