Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Job Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: £5,180.00 - £5,262.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade TA2 5 - 6 (£21,295 - £21,633 FTE) Pay award pending 9 hours per week About this Role Our Lady of the Magnificat MAC are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This role will be based at St Thomas More Catholic First School. This is a permanent, part-time position, working 9 hours per week over 3 days (days to be agreed), on a term-time only plus INSET days basis (39 weeks per year). The successful candidate will be someone who: is fully supportive of our Catholic ethos of the school has a TA qualification and previous experience working in a school environment has strong organisational and interpersonal skills has high expectations of all children and for all children has energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude has a creative approach to the curriculum and the commitment to provide first class child support As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy company, you will also receive a competitive benefits package, which as well as salary includes: Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme Family friendly policies Access to an excellent pension scheme Access to professional qualifications and training Should you wish to apply, please follow the link below: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147714/EDV-2025-STMCFS-39862 Some of our roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason we review applications as they are received, therefore on occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early applications are highly recommended. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. As such we will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2024. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and therefore will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements you may have with us. Vacancy Closing Date: 31/08/2025