Post Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Responsible to: Class Teacher
Location: St John the Baptist Primary School
Salary: Grade 3, scp 5-6, Actual Salary £19,500-£19, FTE £25,583.00-£25,989.00)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time only plus 5 days
Hours per Week: 32.5 hours per week
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 21st November 2025
St John the Baptist RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of the journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy Trust.
Supporting the teacher, the successful candidate will:
* Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities.
* Help and set up and tidy away classroom materials and equipment.
* Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour.
* Provide feedback to the teacher on pupils' progress, behaviour, and any other issues.
* Help with record keeping, displays, and classroom organisation.
Supporting pupils' learning, the successful candidate will:
* Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and ensure understanding.
* Adapt teaching materials to suit pupils' needs and abilities.
* Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities.
* Encourage pupils to engage in learning activities and stay on track.
* Promote independence and confidence in learning.
Our Mission:
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope:
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools' opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage:
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation:
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who:
* Has a recognised qualification such as Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent).
* Works under the guidance of the class teacher but may take initiative within set frameworks.
* May occasionally supervise a class in short-term teacher absence.
We can offer:
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interview date: TBC
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